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Prayer times in Santiago de Cao
This page shows today’s salah times in Santiago de Cao, La Libertad, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Peru.
Today’s prayer times in Santiago de Cao
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Santiago de Cao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Santiago de Cao
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Santiago de Cao on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, compared with only 11 h 40 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:19 PM and 7:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:09 PM and 12:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Santiago de Cao 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 | 12:24 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:45 PM |
Compared with Lima, Dhuhr in Santiago de Cao comes about 9 minutes later than in Lima, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 16 minutes later than in the capital. Santiago de Cao is 515 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Santiago de Cao
Qibla direction for Santiago de Cao: 69.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,332 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Santiago de Cao remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Santiago de Cao during Ramadan
Ramadan in Santiago de Cao: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:43 PM, about 13 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, shorter by 15 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Santiago de Cao
Santiago de Cao is located at 7.9589° S, 79.2392° W, in La Libertad, in Peru. The nearest administrative centre is Chocope, 19 km away. Nearby places include Chocope (19 km), Paiján (26 km), and Trujillo (29 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Santiago de Cao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- La Libertad, Peru
- Population
- 21,982
- Coordinates
- -7.95889, -79.23917
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,332 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Santiago de Cao
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Santiago de Cao comes about 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:31 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:24 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Santiago de Cao (UTC−5), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Santiago de Cao
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Santiago de Cao
Which calculation method is used for Santiago de Cao?
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.
How long is the fast in Santiago de Cao during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Santiago de Cao?
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.
Do prayer times in Santiago de Cao differ from Lima?
Yes. Santiago de Cao is 515 km from Lima, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Santiago de Cao comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Lima.
What time is Fajr in Santiago de Cao?
Fajr in Santiago de Cao changes with the seasons: about 4:40 AM on 21 December and about 5:14 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.