City · Sucre Department
Prayer times in San Marcos
This page shows today’s salah times in San Marcos, Sucre Department, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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.
Adhan times in San Marcos today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for San Marcos
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in San Marcos by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in San Marcos on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:26 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 38 min, against only 11 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 7:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of San Marcos and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:43 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:10 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:58 PM |
Compared with Bogotá, Dhuhr in San Marcos comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Bogotá, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. San Marcos is 465 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from San Marcos
From San Marcos you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,172 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of San Marcos 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.
Ramadan timetable for San Marcos
Fasting in San Marcos, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 13 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:12 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.
Where San Marcos is located
The coordinates of San Marcos are 8.6597° N and 75.1281° W. The nearest cities on our site are San Benito Abad (32 km), Ayapel (38 km), and Sahagún (47 km). San Benito Abad, the nearest administrative centre, is 32 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Sucre Department.
- Name
- San Marcos
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sucre Department, Colombia
- Population
- 60,735
- Coordinates
- 8.65972, -75.12809
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,172 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in San Marcos
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in San Marcos is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:33 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 at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in San Marcos and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to San Marcos
- San Benito Abad32 km · north
- Ayapel38 km · south
- Sahagún47 km · north-west
- Sucre48 km · east
- Galeras56 km · north
- Planeta Rica57 km · south-west
- Chinú58 km · north-west
- Ciénaga de Oro59 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in San Marcos
Which calculation method is used for San Marcos?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in San Marcos?
The Qibla in San Marcos is 63.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,172 km away.
How long is the fast in San Marcos during Ramadan?
About 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in San Marcos?
Fajr in San Marcos depends on the season: about 4:26 AM on 21 June and about 4:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in San Marcos differ from Bogotá?
Yes. San Marcos is 465 km from Bogotá, towards the north, and Dhuhr in San Marcos is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Bogotá.