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Prayer times in Becerril
Residents of and visitors to Becerril can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Becerril is a city in Colombia, in Cesar Department, with about 20,477 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Becerril today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Becerril
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Becerril
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Becerril on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, against only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 7:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:45 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Becerril and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:49 PM |
Compared with Bogotá, Dhuhr in Becerril is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Bogotá, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Becerril is 573 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Becerril
From Becerril you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,939 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Becerril 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.
Ramadan timetable for Becerril
Fasting in Becerril, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 4:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 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.
Becerril on the map
Becerril is located at 9.7041° N, 73.2793° W, in Cesar Department, in Colombia. The nearest administrative centre is La Jagua de Ibirico, 17 km away. Nearby places include La Jagua de Ibirico (17 km), Agustin Codazzi (37 km), and Chiriguaná (52 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
- Becerril
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cesar Department, Colombia
- Population
- 20,477
- Coordinates
- 9.70413, -73.27930
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,939 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Becerril
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Becerril is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:22 PM for the majority, 4:27 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Becerril, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Becerril
- La Jagua de Ibirico17 km · south
- Agustin Codazzi37 km · north
- Chiriguaná52 km · south-west
- Curumaní63 km · south-west
- San Diego71 km · north
- Bosconia73 km · north-west
- Chimichagua77 km · south-west
- Astrea80 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Becerril
What is the Qibla direction in Becerril?
The Qibla in Becerril is 63.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,939 km away.
When is Maghrib in Becerril?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 6:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Becerril differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Becerril is 573 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Becerril comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Bogotá.
When is Fajr in Becerril?
Fajr in Becerril changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 June and about 4:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Becerril?
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.