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Prayer times in Junín Region

Prayer times in Junín Region (Peru): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Junín Region has 9 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Namaz times in Junín Region 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 Huancayo, the main city of Junín Region. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each 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 when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Junín Region

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Junín Region change through the year

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Junín Region on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 50 min, compared with only 11 h 25 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Junín Region and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Junín Region (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox4:55 AM6:05 AM12:08 PM3:26 PM6:12 PM7:18 PM
21 JuneJune solstice5:04 AM6:20 AM12:03 PM3:19 PM5:45 PM6:57 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:40 AM5:50 AM11:53 AM3:11 PM5:57 PM7:03 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:15 AM5:34 AM11:59 AM3:26 PM6:24 PM7:38 PM

Compared with Lima, Dhuhr in Junín Region comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Lima, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Junín Region is 198 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Junín Region and distance to Makkah

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From Junín Region you face towards the east, at an angle of 72.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,064 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Junín Region and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.

Suhoor and iftar times in Junín Region

For those fasting in Junín Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:35 AM on the first day, 13 h 47 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 25 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Peru.

Where Junín Region is located

Junín Region is one of the regions of Peru. Its main city, Huancayo, is at 12.0687° S, 75.2103° W. The region has 9 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Junín Region
Local name
Junin
Type
Region
Part of
Peru
Coordinates
-12.06866, -75.21027
Time zone
UTC−5
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
72.0° (east)
Distance to Makkah
13,064 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Junín Region

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Junín Region comes about 49 minutes later around the june solstice (4:08 PM instead of 3:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:08 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.

To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Junín Region (UTC−5), whatever your location.

Cities and towns in Junín Region

Prayer times near Junín Region

Prayer times in Junín Region: questions and answers

When is Maghrib in Junín Region?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 June and 6:24 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

What time is Fajr in Junín Region?

Fajr in Junín Region depends on the season: about 4:15 AM on 21 December and about 5:04 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in Junín Region differ from Lima?

Yes. Junín Region is 198 km from Lima, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Junín Region comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Lima.

What is the Qibla direction in Junín Region?

The Qibla in Junín Region is 72.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,064 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Junín Region?

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.

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