City · Antioquia
Prayer times in Retiro
Muslims living in Retiro can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Retiro is a city in Colombia, in Antioquia, with about 20,700 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Retiro today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Retiro
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Retiro
It helps to know how prayer times in Retiro move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:33 AM on 21 June and 4:52 AM on 21 December, a difference of 19 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:53 PM and 6:18 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 29 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 46 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:50 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:04 PM |
Retiro is located 225 km north-west of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Retiro is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Bogotá. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Retiro.
Qibla direction in Retiro
Qibla direction for Retiro: 64.3° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,337 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Retiro remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Retiro during Ramadan
For those fasting in Retiro, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 4:58 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:14 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Colombia.
About Retiro
Retiro is located at 6.0586° N, 75.5031° W, in Antioquia, in Colombia. The nearest administrative centre is La Ceja, 8 km away. Nearby places include La Ceja (8 km), Caldas (15 km), and Envigado (16 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Retiro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Antioquia, Colombia
- Population
- 20,700
- Coordinates
- 6.05861, -75.50306
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,337 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Retiro
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Retiro takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:32 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Retiro (UTC−5), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Retiro
- La Ceja8 km · east
- Caldas15 km · west
- Envigado16 km · north-west
- Itagüí18 km · north-west
- Rionegro18 km · north-east
- La Unión18 km · south-east
- El Carmen de Viboral19 km · east
- La Estrella19 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Retiro
How long is the fast in Retiro during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Retiro differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Retiro is 225 km from Bogotá, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Retiro comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Bogotá.
What is the Qibla direction in Retiro?
The Qibla in Retiro is 64.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,337 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Retiro?
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 time is Fajr in Retiro?
Fajr in Retiro depends on the season: about 4:33 AM on 21 June and about 4:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.