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Prayer times in Loreto
Prayer times in Loreto (Peru): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Loreto has 5 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Loreto today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Loreto
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Loreto
Prayer times in Loreto change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:25 AM and Maghrib at 6:01 PM, for a day of 12 h 21 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:43 AM and Maghrib to 5:52 PM, and the day is just 11 h 54 min. The difference 0 h 26 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:07 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:43 AM | 5:58 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:13 PM |
Loreto lies 1,012 km north-east of Lima, so Dhuhr in Loreto comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Lima. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Loreto.
Finding the Qibla from Loreto
In Loreto you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,546 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Loreto and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Loreto during Ramadan
Fasting in Loreto, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:15 PM and imsak at 4:38 AM on the first day, 13 h 27 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:08 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Peru.
Loreto on the map
Loreto is one of the regions of Peru. Its main city, Iquitos, is at 3.7481° S, 73.2529° W. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Loreto
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Peru
- Coordinates
- -3.74814, -73.25290
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,546 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Loreto
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Loreto comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:12 PM instead of 3:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:00 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Loreto in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Salah times across Loreto
- Prayer times in Iquitos377,609
- San Juan78,153
- Salah times Yurimaguas41,827
- Requena25,300
- Prayer times in Contamana20,900
Nearby cities to Loreto
- San Martín Department484 km · south-west
- Ucayali535 km · south
- Amazonas581 km · south-west
- Cajamarca Department694 km · south-west
- Huánuco Department762 km · south-west
- Ancash797 km · south-west
Prayer times in Loreto: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Loreto?
Fajr in Loreto changes with the seasons: about 4:25 AM on 21 December and about 4:43 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Loreto during Ramadan?
About 13 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Loreto?
The Qibla in Loreto is 68.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,546 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Loreto?
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 Maghrib in Loreto?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 June and 6:01 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.