City · Atlántico
Prayer times in Palmar de Varela
This page shows today’s prayer times in Palmar de Varela, Atlántico, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Colombia.
Salah times in Palmar de Varela today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Palmar de Varela
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Palmar de Varela change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Palmar de Varela move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:20 AM on 21 June and 4:56 AM on 21 December, a difference of 36 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:42 PM and 6:23 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 45 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 30 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:12 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:53 PM |
Palmar de Varela lies 686 km north of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Palmar de Varela is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Bogotá. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Palmar de Varela.
Qibla direction in Palmar de Varela
From Palmar de Varela you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,032 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Palmar de Varela and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Palmar de Varela
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Palmar de Varela is at about 4:59 AM and iftar at 6:05 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:50 AM and iftar to 6:10 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Palmar de Varela on the map
Palmar de Varela is located at 10.7406° N, 74.7544° W, in Atlántico, in Colombia. The nearest administrative centre is Santo Tomás, 2 km away. Nearby places include Santo Tomás (2 km), Sitionuevo (6 km), and Sabanagrande (6 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Palmar de Varela
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Atlántico, Colombia
- Population
- 27,098
- Coordinates
- 10.74055, -74.75443
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,032 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Palmar de Varela
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Palmar de Varela takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:28 PM for the majority, 4:33 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Palmar de Varela in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Palmar de Varela
- Santo Tomás2 km · north
- Sitionuevo6 km · north-east
- Sabanagrande6 km · north
- Ponedera11 km · south
- Polonuevo12 km · west
- Malambo13 km · north
- Baranoa19 km · west
- Soledad20 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Palmar de Varela
How long is the fast in Palmar de Varela during Ramadan?
About 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Palmar de Varela differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Palmar de Varela is 686 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Palmar de Varela comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Bogotá.
What is the Qibla direction in Palmar de Varela?
The Qibla in Palmar de Varela is 63.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,032 km away.
When is Maghrib in Palmar de Varela?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 6:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Palmar de Varela?
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.