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Prayer times in Yanacancha
This page shows today’s salah times in Yanacancha, Pasco Region, 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.
Adhan times in Yanacancha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yanacancha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yanacancha change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Yanacancha on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 45 min, compared with 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 Yanacancha and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 5:41 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:39 PM |
Yanacancha lies 175 km north-east of Lima, so Dhuhr in Yanacancha comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Lima. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Yanacancha.
Qibla in Yanacancha and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Yanacancha is at 71.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,123 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 71.3°.
Fasting hours in Yanacancha during Ramadan
Fasting in Yanacancha, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 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. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:22 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Peru.
Yanacancha on the map
Yanacancha is located at 10.6659° S, 76.2553° W, in Pasco Region, in Peru. The nearest administrative centre is Cerro de Pasco, less than 1 km away. Close by you will find Cerro de Pasco (less than 1 km), Chaupimarca (37 km), and Junín (62 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Yanacancha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pasco Region, Peru
- Population
- 24,105
- Coordinates
- -10.66585, -76.25525
- 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 Yanacancha
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Yanacancha comes about 50 minutes later around the june solstice (4:15 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:12 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Yanacancha, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Yanacancha
- Cerro de Pascoless than 1 km · east
- Chaupimarca37 km · north-west
- Junín62 km · south-east
- Huánuco82 km · north
- La Oroya102 km · south
- Tarma104 km · south-east
- Huaral139 km · south-west
- Jauja149 km · south-east
Prayer times in Yanacancha: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Yanacancha?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Yanacancha?
The Qibla in Yanacancha is 71.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,123 km away.
Do prayer times in Yanacancha differ from Lima?
Yes. Yanacancha is 175 km from Lima, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Yanacancha is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Lima.
How long is the fast in Yanacancha 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.
When is Maghrib in Yanacancha?
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.