City · Magdalena Department
Prayer times in Plato
Muslims living in Plato can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Plato is a city in Colombia, in Magdalena Department, with about 48,606 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Plato today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Plato
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Plato
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Plato on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, compared with only 11 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:55 PM and 7:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Plato and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:11 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:55 PM |
Plato lies 581 km north of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Plato comes about 3 minutes later than in Bogotá. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Plato.
Finding the Qibla from Plato
The Qibla in Plato is at 63.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,082 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 63.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Plato
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Plato is at about 4:59 AM and iftar at 6:06 PM, for a fast of 12 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:50 AM and iftar to 6:10 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Plato
The coordinates of Plato are 9.7903° N and 74.7824° W. The nearest cities on our site are Chivolo (31 km), San Juan Nepomuceno (37 km), and San Jacinto (37 km). Chivolo, 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
- Plato
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Magdalena Department, Colombia
- Population
- 48,606
- Coordinates
- 9.79029, -74.78244
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,082 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Plato
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Plato comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:33 PM instead of 3:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:07 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Plato (UTC−5), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Plato
- Chivolo31 km · north-east
- San Juan Nepomuceno37 km · north-west
- San Jacinto37 km · west
- El Carmen de Bolívar38 km · west
- Nueva Granada43 km · east
- San Pablo61 km · north-west
- María la Baja61 km · west
- Magangué61 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Plato
What time is Fajr in Plato?
Fajr in Plato depends on the season: about 4:22 AM on 21 June and about 4:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Plato?
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 Plato during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 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 Plato?
The Qibla in Plato is 63.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,082 km away.
Do prayer times in Plato differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Plato is 581 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Plato comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Bogotá.