City · Magdalena Department
Prayer times in Aracataca
This page shows today’s prayer times in Aracataca, Magdalena 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Colombia.
Salah times in Aracataca today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Aracataca prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Aracataca
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Aracataca on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:18 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 45 min, against only 11 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 7:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aracataca 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 | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:10 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:51 PM |
Aracataca lies 665 km north of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Aracataca practically coincides with Bogotá. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Aracataca.
Qibla direction in Aracataca
The Qibla in Aracataca is at 63.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,984 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 63.2°.
Fasting hours in Aracataca during Ramadan
Fasting in Aracataca, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:03 PM and imsak at 4:57 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:07 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Colombia.
Where Aracataca is located
Aracataca is located at 10.5918° N, 74.1898° W, in Magdalena Department, in Colombia. The nearest administrative centre is Fundación, 8 km away. Nearby places include Fundación (8 km), El Retén (9 km), and Ariguaní (43 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aracataca
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Magdalena Department, Colombia
- Population
- 41,872
- Coordinates
- 10.59181, -74.18983
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,984 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Aracataca
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aracataca is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:31 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Aracataca and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Aracataca
- Fundación8 km · south
- El Retén9 km · west
- Ariguaní43 km · south-east
- Puebloviejo46 km · north
- Ciénaga47 km · north
- Pivijay49 km · west
- El Copey55 km · south-east
- Sitionuevo62 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aracataca
How long is the fast in Aracataca during Ramadan?
About 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Aracataca?
The Qibla in Aracataca is 63.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,984 km away.
When is Fajr in Aracataca?
Fajr in Aracataca changes with the seasons: about 4:18 AM on 21 June and about 4:54 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Aracataca?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Aracataca?
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.