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Prayer times in Paiján
This page shows today’s salah times in Paiján, La Libertad, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Peru.
Adhan times in Paiján today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Paiján prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Paiján
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Paiján on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, against only 11 h 40 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 7:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Paiján and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:45 PM |
Paiján is located 540 km north-west of Lima, so Dhuhr in Paiján is called about 9 minutes later than in Lima. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Paiján.
Finding the Qibla from Paiján
Qibla direction for Paiján: 69.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,330 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Paiján is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Paiján during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Paiján is at about 4:57 AM and iftar at 6:43 PM, for a fast of 13 h 36 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:02 AM and iftar to 6:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 21 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Paiján
The coordinates of Paiján are 7.7329° S and 79.3015° W. The closest places on our site are Chocope (11 km), Santiago de Cao (26 km), and San Pedro de Lloc (41 km). Chocope, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around La Libertad.
- Name
- Paiján
- Type
- City
- Part of
- La Libertad, Peru
- Population
- 21,128
- Coordinates
- -7.73291, -79.30150
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,330 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Paiján
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Paiján comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (4:31 PM instead of 3:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Paiján (UTC−5), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Paiján
- Chocope11 km · south-east
- Santiago de Cao26 km · south
- San Pedro de Lloc41 km · north-west
- Pacasmayo47 km · north-west
- Trujillo52 km · south-east
- Laredo55 km · south-east
- Guadalupe57 km · north
- Chepén58 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Paiján
Do prayer times in Paiján differ from Lima?
Yes. Paiján is 540 km from Lima, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Paiján comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Lima.
How long is the fast in Paiján during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Paiján?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 June and 6:33 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Paiján?
Fajr in Paiján depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 December and about 5:14 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Paiján?
The Qibla in Paiján is 69.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,330 km away.