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Prayer times in Central Luzon

Salah times in Central Luzon (Philippines): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Central Luzon has 100 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Central Luzon

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for San Fernando City, the main city of Central Luzon. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in the Philippines we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+8) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Central Luzon prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Central Luzon by season

Prayer times in Central Luzon change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:08 AM and Maghrib at 6:30 PM, giving a day of 13 h 01 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:01 AM and Maghrib to 5:32 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 14 min. That is a difference of 1 h 47 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Central Luzon (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:51 AM6:02 AM12:05 PM3:26 PM6:08 PM7:15 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:08 AM5:28 AM11:59 AM3:24 PM6:30 PM7:45 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:35 AM5:46 AM11:50 AM3:10 PM5:53 PM7:00 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:01 AM6:18 AM11:55 AM3:08 PM5:32 PM6:44 PM

Compared with Manila, Dhuhr in Central Luzon is called roughly 1 minute later than in Manila, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Central Luzon is 58 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Central Luzon and distance to Makkah

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In Central Luzon you face towards the west, at an angle of 288.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,479 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Central Luzon 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.

Fasting hours in Central Luzon during Ramadan

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Central Luzon is at about 5:01 AM and iftar at 5:58 PM, for a fast of 12 h 47 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:06 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

Central Luzon on the map

Central Luzon is one of the regions of Philippines. Its main city, San Fernando City, lies at 15.0343° N, 120.6845° E. The region has 100 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Central Luzon
Type
Region
Part of
Philippines
Coordinates
15.03425, 120.68445
Time zone
UTC+8
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
288.9° (west)
Distance to Makkah
8,479 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Central Luzon

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Central Luzon comes about 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:35 PM instead of 3:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Central Luzon and organise your day around them.

Salah times across Central Luzon

Nearby cities to Central Luzon

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Central Luzon

When is Fajr in Central Luzon?

Fajr in Central Luzon depends on the season: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

How long is the fast in Central Luzon during Ramadan?

About 12 h 47 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 Central Luzon?

The Qibla in Central Luzon is 288.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,479 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Central Luzon?

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.

When is Maghrib in Central Luzon?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 December and 6:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

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