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Prayer times in Cota
Looking for the prayer times in Cota? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Cota, Cundinamarca. Every figure is computed for 4.8094° N, 74.0980° W, so the times reflect Cota itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Cota
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cota
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cota change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cota on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 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 Cota and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:01 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 | 4:37 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:58 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 |
Compared with Bogotá, Dhuhr in Cota comes at almost exactly the same time as Bogotá, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at nearly the same minute in both places. Cota is 22 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Cota
In Cota you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 65.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,255 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cota 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.
Fasting hours in Cota during Ramadan
For those fasting in Cota, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 4:51 AM on the first day, 13 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 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 Cota
Cota lies at 4.8094° N, 74.0980° W, in Cundinamarca, in Colombia. The nearest administrative centre is Chía, 7 km away. Nearby places include Chía (7 km), Bosconia (14 km), and Cajicá (14 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
- Cota
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cundinamarca, Colombia
- Population
- 20,462
- Coordinates
- 4.80938, -74.09800
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,255 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cota
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cota comes roughly 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:04 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Cota and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Cota
Prayer times in Cota: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Cota 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Cota?
The Qibla in Cota is 65.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,255 km away.
When is Maghrib in Cota?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 December and 6:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Cota differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Cota is 22 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Cota comes at almost exactly the same time as Bogotá.
Which calculation method is used for Cota?
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.