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Prayer times in Cajamarca Department

Prayer times in Cajamarca Department (Peru): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Cajamarca Department has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Salah times in Cajamarca Department today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Cajamarca, the main city of Cajamarca Department. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Peru we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC−5) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Cajamarca Department

 
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cajamarca Department

It helps to know how prayer times in Cajamarca Department move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:39 AM on 21 December and 5:10 AM on 21 June, a difference of 30 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:07 PM and 6:28 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 33 min around the december solstice and falls to 11 h 42 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Cajamarca Department (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox5:09 AM6:18 AM12:21 PM3:33 PM6:25 PM7:30 PM
21 JuneJune solstice5:10 AM6:25 AM12:16 PM3:37 PM6:07 PM7:18 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:54 AM6:03 AM12:06 PM3:18 PM6:10 PM7:15 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:39 AM5:56 AM12:12 PM3:39 PM6:28 PM7:40 PM

Compared with Lima, Dhuhr in Cajamarca Department is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Lima, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 15 minutes later than in the capital. Cajamarca Department is 566 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Cajamarca Department

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The Qibla in Cajamarca Department is at 69.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,225 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 69.4°.

Fasting hours in Cajamarca Department during Ramadan

Ramadan in Cajamarca Department: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:55 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, about 13 h 35 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, shorter by 14 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Where Cajamarca Department is located

Cajamarca Department is one of the regions of Peru. Its main city, Cajamarca, is at 7.1638° S, 78.5003° W. The region has 2 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Cajamarca Department
Type
Region
Part of
Peru
Coordinates
-7.16378, -78.50027
Time zone
UTC−5
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
69.4° (east)
Distance to Makkah
13,225 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Cajamarca Department

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cajamarca Department is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:29 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Cajamarca Department and organise your day around them.

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Prayer times in Cajamarca Department: questions and answers

How long is the fast in Cajamarca Department during Ramadan?

About 13 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Cajamarca Department?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:07 PM on 21 June and 6:28 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for Cajamarca Department?

We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.

What time is Fajr in Cajamarca Department?

Fajr in Cajamarca Department changes with the seasons: about 4:39 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Cajamarca Department?

The Qibla in Cajamarca Department is 69.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,225 km away.

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