City · Cajamarca Department
Prayer times in Jaén
This page shows today’s salah times in Jaén, Cajamarca Department, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Peru.
Salah times in Jaén today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Jaén
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jaén change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Jaén on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:43 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, compared with only 11 h 48 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 7:39 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:08 PM and 12:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jaén and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:39 PM |
Compared with Lima, Dhuhr in Jaén comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Lima, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 18 minutes later than in the capital. Jaén is 731 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Jaén and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Jaén is at 68.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,199 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 68.7°.
Fasting hours in Jaén during Ramadan
Ramadan in Jaén: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, roughly 13 h 31 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, shorter by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Jaén on the map
Jaén is located at 5.7073° S, 78.8079° W, in Cajamarca Department, in Peru. The nearest administrative centre is Bagua Grande, 41 km away. Nearby places include Bagua Grande (41 km), La Peca (43 km), and Chachapoyas (119 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jaén
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cajamarca Department, Peru
- Population
- 52,493
- Coordinates
- -5.70729, -78.80785
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,199 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jaén
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jaén comes roughly 53 minutes later around the june solstice (4:32 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:23 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Jaén (UTC−5), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Jaén
- Bagua Grande41 km · east
- La Peca43 km · east
- Chachapoyas119 km · south-east
- Chongoyape122 km · south-west
- Pátapo146 km · south-west
- Ferreñafe150 km · south-west
- Picsi155 km · south-west
- Saña160 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jaén
When is Maghrib in Jaén?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 June and 6:27 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Jaén?
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.
When is Fajr in Jaén?
Fajr in Jaén depends on the season: about 4:43 AM on 21 December and about 5:08 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Jaén?
The Qibla in Jaén is 68.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,199 km away.
Do prayer times in Jaén differ from Lima?
Yes. Jaén is 731 km from Lima, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Jaén comes about 7 minutes later than in Lima.