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Prayer times in El Banco
Looking for the adhan times in El Banco? On this page 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 El Banco, Magdalena Department. Every figure is computed for 9.0011° N, 73.9758° W, which means the times match El Banco itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in El Banco today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for El Banco
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in El Banco change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in El Banco on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:21 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, against only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:53 PM and 7:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of El Banco and may differ by a minute 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 | 4:21 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:30 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 | 6:06 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:53 PM |
Compared with Bogotá, Dhuhr in El Banco practically coincides with Bogotá, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. El Banco is 488 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from El Banco
The Qibla in El Banco is at 63.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,042 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.8°.
Fasting hours in El Banco during Ramadan
For those fasting in El Banco, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 4:55 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Colombia.
About El Banco
The coordinates of El Banco are 9.0011° N and 73.9758° W. The nearest cities on our site are Guamal (31 km), Chimichagua (34 km), and Pailitas (39 km). Guamal, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Magdalena Department.
- Name
- El Banco
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Magdalena Department, Colombia
- Population
- 54,522
- Coordinates
- 9.00114, -73.97581
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,042 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in El Banco
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in El Banco comes about 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, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in El Banco and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to El Banco
- Guamal31 km · north-west
- Chimichagua34 km · north-east
- Pailitas39 km · east
- Curumaní52 km · north-east
- Pinillos55 km · west
- Astrea55 km · north
- Mompós56 km · north-west
- Chiriguaná57 km · north-east
Prayer times in El Banco: questions and answers
How long is the fast in El Banco during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in El Banco?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 6:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in El Banco?
The Qibla in El Banco is 63.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,042 km away.
Do prayer times in El Banco differ from Bogotá?
Yes. El Banco is 488 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in El Banco practically coincides with Bogotá.
What time is Fajr in El Banco?
Fajr in El Banco changes with the seasons: about 4:21 AM on 21 June and about 4:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.