Regional capital · Bolívar
Prayer times in Cartagena
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cartagena, Bolívar, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Colombia.
Adhan times in Cartagena today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cartagena
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cartagena change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Cartagena on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:24 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, against only 11 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:39 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cartagena and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:57 PM |
Cartagena lies 662 km north of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Cartagena comes about 6 minutes later than in Bogotá. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cartagena.
Qibla direction in Cartagena
Qibla direction for Cartagena: 62.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,121 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Cartagena is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Cartagena during Ramadan
Fasting in Cartagena, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:08 PM and imsak at 5:02 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:13 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Colombia.
Where Cartagena is located
The coordinates of Cartagena are 10.3982° N and 75.4933° W. The closest places on our site are Turbaco (12 km), Santa Rosa (14 km), and Arjona (23 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Bolívar.
- Name
- Cartagena
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Bolívar, Colombia
- Population
- 914,552
- Coordinates
- 10.39817, -75.49328
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,121 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cartagena
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cartagena comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Cartagena and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Cartagena
- Turbaco12 km · south-east
- Santa Rosa14 km · east
- Arjona23 km · south-east
- San Estanislao37 km · east
- Mahates38 km · south-east
- Repelón42 km · east
- Luruaco45 km · north-east
- San Pablo46 km · south-east
Prayer times in Cartagena: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Cartagena?
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 is the Qibla direction in Cartagena?
The Qibla in Cartagena is 62.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,121 km away.
When is Maghrib in Cartagena?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 December and 6:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Cartagena?
Fajr in Cartagena depends on the season: about 4:24 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Cartagena differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Cartagena is 662 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Cartagena is called about 6 minutes later than in Bogotá.