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Prayer times in Santiago
Residents of and visitors to Santiago can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Santiago is a city in the Philippines, in Cagayan Valley, with about 108,414 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Santiago today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Santiago
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Santiago by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Santiago on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:00 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, against only 11 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 7:46 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:46 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Santiago and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:00 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:17 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:38 PM |
Santiago lies 240 km north of Manila, so Dhuhr in Santiago comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Manila. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Santiago.
Qibla direction in Santiago
The Qibla in Santiago is at 288.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,508 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 288.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Santiago
Ramadan in Santiago: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:53 PM, about 12 h 44 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 24 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Santiago is located
Santiago lies at 16.6881° N, 121.5487° E, in Cagayan Valley, in the Philippines. The nearest administrative centre is Ramon, 11 km away. Close by you will find Ramon (11 km), Alicia (19 km), and Diadi (21 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Santiago
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cagayan Valley, Philippines
- Population
- 108,414
- Coordinates
- 16.68808, 121.54870
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,508 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Santiago
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Santiago comes about 72 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:32 PM instead of 3:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Santiago (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Santiago
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Santiago
Do prayer times in Santiago differ from Manila?
Yes. Santiago is 240 km from Manila, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Santiago comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Manila.
When is Maghrib in Santiago?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 6:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Santiago?
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 Santiago during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Santiago?
The Qibla in Santiago is 288.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,508 km away.