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Prayer times in Samal
Muslims living in Samal can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Samal is a city in the Philippines, in Davao Region, with about 43,526 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Samal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Samal prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Samal
It helps to know how prayer times in Samal move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:06 AM on 21 June and 4:28 AM on 21 December, a difference of 22 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:26 PM and 5:55 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 32 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 43 min around 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 | 4:33 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:41 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:37 PM |
Samal is located 983 km south-east of Manila, so Dhuhr in Samal comes about 19 minutes earlier than in Manila. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Samal.
Qibla direction in Samal
The Qibla in Samal is at 290.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,297 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Samal
For those fasting in Samal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:47 PM and imsak at 4:34 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:49 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Philippines.
About Samal
Samal lies at 7.0744° N, 125.7083° E, in Davao Region, in the Philippines. The nearest administrative centre is Davao City, 11 km away. Close by you will find Davao City (11 km), Panabo (26 km), and Maco (36 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Samal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Davao Region, Philippines
- Population
- 43,526
- Coordinates
- 7.07444, 125.70833
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,297 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Samal
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Samal comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:08 PM instead of 3:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:45 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Samal (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Samal
- Davao City11 km · west
- Panabo26 km · north
- Maco36 km · north-east
- Cabayangan37 km · north
- Lupon39 km · south-east
- Tagum43 km · north
- Digos53 km · south-west
- San Mariano57 km · north-east
Prayer times in Samal: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Samal?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Samal?
The Qibla in Samal is 290.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,297 km away.
Do prayer times in Samal differ from Manila?
Yes. Samal is 983 km from Manila, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Samal comes about 19 minutes earlier than in Manila.
How long is the fast in Samal during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Samal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 5:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.