Regional capital · Pasco Region
Prayer times in Cerro de Pasco
Residents of and visitors to Cerro de Pasco can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Cerro de Pasco is a regional capital in Peru, in Pasco Region, with about 58,899 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Cerro de Pasco
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Cerro de Pasco prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cerro de Pasco
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cerro de Pasco on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 45 min, against only 11 h 30 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 7:39 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cerro de Pasco and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:39 PM |
Compared with Lima, Dhuhr in Cerro de Pasco comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Lima, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Cerro de Pasco is 175 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Cerro de Pasco
Qibla from Cerro de Pasco: 71.3° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,123 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Cerro de Pasco remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cerro de Pasco
For those fasting in Cerro de Pasco, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 4:41 AM on the first day, 13 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Peru.
Where Cerro de Pasco is located
Cerro de Pasco lies at 10.6658° S, 76.2531° W, in Pasco Region, in Peru. Nearby places include Yanacancha (less than 1 km), Chaupimarca (37 km), and Junín (62 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cerro de Pasco
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Pasco Region, Peru
- Population
- 58,899
- Coordinates
- -10.66577, -76.25309
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 71.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,123 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cerro de Pasco
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cerro de Pasco comes about 50 minutes later around the june solstice (4:15 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Cerro de Pasco (UTC−5), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Cerro de Pasco
- Yanacanchaless than 1 km · west
- Chaupimarca37 km · north-west
- Junín62 km · south-east
- Yanacancha64 km · north-west
- Huánuco82 km · north
- La Oroya102 km · south
- Tarma104 km · south-east
- Huaral139 km · south-west
Prayer times in Cerro de Pasco: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Cerro de Pasco during Ramadan?
About 13 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Cerro de Pasco?
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.
Do prayer times in Cerro de Pasco differ from Lima?
Yes. Cerro de Pasco is 175 km from Lima, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Cerro de Pasco comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Lima.
What is the Qibla direction in Cerro de Pasco?
The Qibla in Cerro de Pasco is 71.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,123 km away.
When is Maghrib in Cerro de Pasco?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 June and 6:26 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.