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Prayer times in Chía
Residents of and visitors to Chía can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Chía is a city in Colombia, in Cundinamarca, with about 124,309 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Chía today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chía prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chía
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chía on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 24 min, against only 11 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 7:22 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chía and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:12 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:44 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
Chía lies 28 km north of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Chía practically coincides with Bogotá. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chía.
Qibla in Chía and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Chía is at 65.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,249 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.1°.
Fasting hours in Chía during Ramadan
For those fasting in Chía, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 4:51 AM on the first day, 13 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:09 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Colombia.
About Chía
Chía is located at 4.8588° N, 74.0587° W, in Cundinamarca, in Colombia. The nearest administrative centre is Cota, 7 km away. Close by you will find Cota (7 km), Cajicá (7 km), and Bosconia (9 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
- Chía
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cundinamarca, Colombia
- Population
- 124,309
- Coordinates
- 4.85876, -74.05866
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,249 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chía
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chía comes about 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:04 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Chía, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Chía
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chía
When is Fajr in Chía?
Fajr in Chía depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 4:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Chía?
The Qibla in Chía is 65.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,249 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Chía?
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.
How long is the fast in Chía during Ramadan?
About 13 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Chía differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Chía is 28 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Chía practically coincides with Bogotá.