Regional capital · Extremadura
Prayer times in Mérida
Muslims living in Mérida can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Mérida is a regional capital in Spain, in Extremadura, with about 59,857 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Mérida
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mérida
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mérida by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mérida on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:01 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 54 min, against only 9 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:37 PM and 11:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:23 PM and 2:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mérida and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:59 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:01 AM | 7:00 AM | 2:27 PM | 6:24 PM | 9:54 PM | 11:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 2:18 PM | 5:44 PM | 8:21 PM | 9:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:04 AM | 8:40 AM | 1:23 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:37 PM |
Compared with Madrid, Dhuhr in Mérida comes about 11 minutes later than in Madrid, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Mérida is 281 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Mérida and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Mérida is at 100.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,784 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 100.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mérida
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mérida is around 6:45 AM and iftar at 6:54 PM, for a fast of 12 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 6:08 AM and iftar to 7:26 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Mérida is located
The coordinates of Mérida are 38.9180° N and 6.3429° W. The closest places on our site are Montijo (24 km), Almendralejo (27 km), and Don Benito (42 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Extremadura.
- Name
- Mérida
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Extremadura, Spain
- Population
- 59,857
- Coordinates
- 38.91802, -6.34292
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 100.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,784 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mérida
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mérida is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 6:24 PM for the majority, 7:38 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mérida (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Mérida
- Montijo24 km · west
- Almendralejo27 km · south
- Don Benito42 km · east
- Villanueva de la Serena48 km · east
- Badajoz55 km · west
- Zafra55 km · south
- Cáceres62 km · north
- Plasencia126 km · north
Prayer times in Mérida: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Mérida?
Fajr in Mérida depends on the season: about 5:01 AM on 21 June and about 7:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Mérida differ from Madrid?
Yes. Mérida is 281 km from Madrid, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mérida comes about 11 minutes later than in Madrid.
How long is the fast in Mérida during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Mérida?
The Qibla in Mérida is 100.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,784 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mérida?
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.