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Prayer times in Arauca Department
Prayer times in Arauca Department (Colombia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Arauca Department has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Arauca Department today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Arauca Department prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Arauca Department change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Arauca Department on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:12 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, against only 11 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 7:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:35 AM and 11:51 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arauca Department and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:54 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:43 PM |
Compared with Bogotá, Dhuhr in Arauca Department comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Bogotá, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Arauca Department is 459 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Arauca Department
The Qibla in Arauca Department is at 65.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,814 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 65.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Arauca Department
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Arauca Department is around 4:40 AM and iftar at 5:53 PM, for a fast of 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:33 AM and iftar to 5:55 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Arauca Department on the map
Arauca Department is one of the regions of Colombia. Its main city, Arauca, lies at 7.0847° N, 70.7591° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Arauca Department
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Colombia
- Coordinates
- 7.08471, -70.75908
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,814 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arauca Department
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Arauca Department is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:51 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:12 PM for the majority, 4:14 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Arauca Department and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Arauca Department
- Prayer times in Arauca85,585
- Tame29,099
Nearby cities to Arauca Department
- Norte de Santander Department213 km · north-west
- Santander Department260 km · west
- Casanare Department265 km · south-west
- Boyacá334 km · south-west
- Vichada Department375 km · east
- Meta Department456 km · south-west
Prayer times in Arauca Department: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Arauca Department?
Fajr in Arauca Department depends on the season: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 4:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Arauca Department during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Arauca Department differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Arauca Department is 459 km from Bogotá, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Arauca Department comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Bogotá.
When is Maghrib in Arauca Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:33 PM on 21 December and 6:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Arauca Department?
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.