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Prayer times in Altamura
Looking for the adhan times in Altamura? 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 Altamura, Apulia. Every figure is computed for 40.8266° N, 16.5495° E, so the times reflect Altamura itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Altamura today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Altamura
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Altamura change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Altamura move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:15 AM on 21 June and 5:35 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 20 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:29 PM and 8:29 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 06 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 15 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:56 PM | 8:29 PM | 10:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 7:14 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:11 PM | 4:29 PM | 6:03 PM |
Compared with Rome, Dhuhr in Altamura is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Rome, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 20 minutes earlier than in the capital. Altamura is 357 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Altamura
In Altamura you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 127.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,074 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Altamura and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Altamura
Ramadan in Altamura: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:19 PM, roughly 11 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 73 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Altamura
Altamura is located at 40.8266° N, 16.5495° E, in Apulia, in Italy. The nearest administrative centre is Gravina in Puglia, 11 km away. Close by you will find Gravina in Puglia (11 km), Santeramo in Colle (18 km), and Matera (18 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Altamura
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Apulia, Italy
- Population
- 70,539
- Coordinates
- 40.82664, 16.54952
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 127.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,074 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Altamura
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Altamura is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:56 PM for the majority, 6:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Altamura (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Altamura
- Gravina in Puglia11 km · west
- Santeramo in Colle18 km · east
- Matera18 km · south
- Acquaviva delle Fonti26 km · east
- Palo del Colle29 km · north-east
- Gioia del Colle32 km · east
- Ginosa33 km · south-east
- Ruvo di Puglia33 km · north
Prayer times in Altamura: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Altamura?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:29 PM on 21 December and 8:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Altamura?
The Qibla in Altamura is 127.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,074 km away.
How long is the fast in Altamura during Ramadan?
About 11 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Altamura?
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.
Do prayer times in Altamura differ from Rome?
Yes. Altamura is 357 km from Rome, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Altamura is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Rome.