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Prayer times in Astrea
This page shows today’s salah times in Astrea, Cesar Department, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Colombia.
Today’s prayer times in Astrea
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Astrea
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Astrea change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Astrea on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 7:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Astrea and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:07 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:52 PM |
Astrea is located 544 km north of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Astrea practically coincides with Bogotá. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Astrea.
Qibla direction in Astrea
Qibla direction for Astrea: 63.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 12,017 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Astrea is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Astrea
Ramadan in Astrea: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:55 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:03 PM, roughly 12 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Astrea
The coordinates of Astrea are 9.4983° N and 73.9759° W. The nearest cities on our site are Chimichagua (32 km), Chiriguaná (44 km), and Guamal (48 km). Chimichagua, the nearest administrative centre, is 32 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Cesar Department.
- Name
- Astrea
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cesar Department, Colombia
- Population
- 18,434
- Coordinates
- 9.49828, -73.97591
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,017 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Astrea
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Astrea comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:29 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:03 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 offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Astrea and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Astrea
- Chimichagua32 km · south-east
- Chiriguaná44 km · east
- Guamal48 km · south-west
- Bosconia53 km · north
- El Banco55 km · south
- Nueva Granada57 km · north-west
- Mompós57 km · south-west
- Curumaní58 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Astrea
What is the Qibla direction in Astrea?
The Qibla in Astrea is 63.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,017 km away.
When is Maghrib in Astrea?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 6:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Astrea differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Astrea is 544 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Astrea comes at almost exactly the same time as Bogotá.
Which calculation method is used for Astrea?
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 Astrea?
Fajr in Astrea changes with the seasons: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 4:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.