City · Central Visayas
Prayer times in Balamban
Muslims living in Balamban can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Balamban is a city in the Philippines, in Central Visayas, with about 22,283 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.
Today’s prayer times in Balamban
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Balamban
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Balamban by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Balamban on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:07 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, compared with only 11 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 7:22 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:38 AM and 11:53 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Balamban and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:14 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:42 AM | 5:58 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:39 PM |
Compared with Manila, Dhuhr in Balamban comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Manila, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes earlier than in the capital. Balamban is 544 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Balamban
The Qibla in Balamban is at 290.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,958 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 290.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Balamban
For those fasting in Balamban, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:51 PM and imsak at 4:45 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:56 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Philippines.
Where Balamban is located
The coordinates of Balamban are 10.5039° N and 123.7156° E. The closest places on our site are Toledo City (16 km), Cebu City (28 km), and Pinamungahan (30 km). Cebu City, the nearest administrative centre, is 28 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Central Visayas.
- Name
- Balamban
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Visayas, Philippines
- Population
- 22,283
- Coordinates
- 10.50390, 123.71560
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,958 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Balamban
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Balamban comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:19 PM instead of 3:14 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:53 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Balamban, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Balamban
- Toledo City16 km · south-west
- Cebu City28 km · south-east
- Pinamungahan30 km · south-west
- Consolacion30 km · south-east
- Minglanilla30 km · south
- Mandaue City30 km · south-east
- Talisay City32 km · south-east
- Compostela33 km · east
Prayer times in Balamban: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Balamban differ from Manila?
Yes. Balamban is 544 km from Manila, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Balamban comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Manila.
What is the Qibla direction in Balamban?
The Qibla in Balamban is 290.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,958 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Balamban?
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 Balamban?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 6:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Balamban?
Fajr in Balamban changes with the seasons: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 4:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.