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Prayer times in Melgar
Looking for the adhan times in Melgar? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Melgar, Tolima Department. Every figure is computed for 4.2048° N, 74.6408° W, so the times reflect Melgar itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Melgar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Melgar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Melgar by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Melgar on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:34 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 22 min, compared with only 11 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 7:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Melgar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:54 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:04 PM |
Melgar lies 77 km south-west of Bogotá, so Dhuhr in Melgar comes about 2 minutes later than in Bogotá. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Melgar.
Finding the Qibla from Melgar
In Melgar you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 65.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,338 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Melgar 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Melgar
Ramadan in Melgar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:12 PM, about 13 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 4 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Melgar on the map
The coordinates of Melgar are 4.2048° N and 74.6408° W. The nearest cities on our site are Girardot City (21 km), Flandes (22 km), and Espinal (28 km). Espinal, the nearest administrative centre, is 28 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Tolima Department.
- Name
- Melgar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tolima Department, Colombia
- Population
- 25,980
- Coordinates
- 4.20475, -74.64075
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,338 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Melgar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Melgar is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:27 PM for the majority, 4:27 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Melgar (UTC−5), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Melgar
- Girardot City21 km · north-west
- Flandes22 km · north-west
- Espinal28 km · west
- Fusagasugá34 km · north-east
- Silvania36 km · north-east
- Guamo41 km · south-west
- Purificación50 km · south-west
- Payandé52 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Melgar
How long is the fast in Melgar during Ramadan?
About 13 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Melgar?
Fajr in Melgar depends on the season: about 4:34 AM on 21 June and about 4:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Melgar?
The Qibla in Melgar is 65.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,338 km away.
Do prayer times in Melgar differ from Bogotá?
Yes. Melgar is 77 km from Bogotá, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Melgar is called about 2 minutes later than in Bogotá.
Which calculation method is used for Melgar?
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.