Republic of Guatemala • America/Guatemala

Islamic Date Today in Guatemala

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Guatemala).

Official Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

America/Guatemala • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Friday, November 13, 2026

3 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala Standard • Day 3 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Hoy: Viernes

3 de Jumada al-Thani de 1448 H

Estándar Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala

Calendar System Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala Standard

Reference Point Mezquita de la Comunidad Islámica, Guatemala City

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala (Mezquita de Guatemala)

Major Cities & Regions in Guatemala

All regions across Guatemala observe the official national Hijri date shown above:

Guatemala City Guatemala Department · National Capital & Mezquita Central

Ciudad de Guatemala

Mixco Guatemala Department · Greater Metropolitan Metropolis

Mixco

Villa Nueva Guatemala Department · Southern Valley Commercial Center

Villa Nueva

Quetzaltenango (Xela) Western Highlands · Historic Indigenous Cultural Capital

Quetzaltenango (Xelajú)

Antigua Guatemala Sacatepéquez · UNESCO Colonial World Heritage Center

Antigua Guatemala

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Guatemala (1448 AH)

Muslims across Guatemala track official moon sighting declarations for major religious observances, particularly Ramadan and the two Eids:

Islamic Event	Hijri Date	Significance in Guatemala
Start of Ramadan Holy Month	1 Ramadan 1448 AH	Nationwide fasting begins; special nightly Taraweeh prayers across mosques
Laylat al-Qadr 27th Night	27 Ramadan 1448 AH	The Night of Power, marked by night vigils, Qiyam al-Layl, and Quran recitation
Eid al-Fitr Celebration	1 Shawwal 1448 AH	Official celebration marking the blessed conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan
Day of Arafah Pinnacle of Hajj	9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Recommended voluntary Sunnah fasting day as pilgrims assemble on Mount Arafat
Eid al-Adha Feast of Sacrifice	10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Feast of the Sacrifice; communal morning Eid prayers and Qurbani / Udhiyah
Islamic New Year New Hijri Year	1 Muharram 1449 AH	Beginning of the new Hijri lunar year and commemoration of the historic Hijrah
Day of Ashura Sunnah Fast	10 Muharram 1449 AH	Recommended voluntary fasting day commemorating the deliverance of Prophet Musa (AS)

Islamic Date Today in Guatemala — 2D Motion Design Illustration of Lunar Calendar and Crescent Moon — Illustration The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Guatemala.

Highland Volcanoes & Mezquita de Guatemala Sighting

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Guatemala

In the heart of Central America, the **Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala**, established in Guatemala City, oversees prayer schedules, Islamic education, and lunar month declarations.

At a Glance: The Guatemala Calendar in 3 Key Points

Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala: The recognized national Islamic organization serving both immigrant and local Guatemalan Muslims.
Highland Elevation Advantage: Guatemala City sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters (5,000 feet), providing elevated viewing over Pacific twilight.
Central American Regional Concord: Coordinates determinations with neighboring Islamic communities in Mexico, Belize, and El Salvador.

The Guatemala Sighting Gathering

Members of the community observe the western horizon over the Pacific plains from high elevations around the capital on the 29th of each lunar month.

Tropical Atmospheric Conditions

During the Central American rainy season (May to October), observers cooperate with regional Mexican and Panamanian sighting networks when cloud cover impedes local viewing.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Guatemala, UTC-6), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Guatemala:

What is the Islamic date today in Guatemala?

Today's date is calculated according to the Comunidad Islámica de Guatemala standard in the America/Guatemala time zone.

Where is the main mosque in Guatemala?

In Zone 9 of Guatemala City.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Central Standard Time (America/Guatemala, UTC-6).

When does the date change in Guatemala?

At 12:00 AM midnight for civil clocks, and at sunset (Maghrib) for religious prayers.

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