Region · Philippines
Prayer times in Region VIII
This page gives today’s prayer times in Region VIII, a region of Philippines, together with links to the 17 cities of Region VIII that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Tacloban City; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Region VIII
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Region VIII
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
How prayer times in Region VIII change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Region VIII on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:00 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 47 min, against only 11 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:33 AM and 11:48 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Region VIII and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:00 AM | 5:18 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:33 PM |
Region VIII is located 574 km south-east of Manila, so Dhuhr in Region VIII comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Manila. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Region VIII.
Qibla in Region VIII and distance to Makkah
From Region VIII you pray towards the west, at an angle of 290.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,061 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Region VIII 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 Region VIII during Ramadan
For those fasting in Region VIII, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:45 PM and imsak at 4:41 AM on the first day, 12 h 55 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:50 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Philippines.
Where Region VIII is located
Region VIII is one of the regions of Philippines. Its main city, Tacloban City, is at 11.2433° N, 125.0047° E. The region has 17 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Region VIII
- Local name
- Eastern Visayas
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Philippines
- Coordinates
- 11.24333, 125.00472
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,061 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Region VIII
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Region VIII takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:48 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:09 PM for the majority, 4:15 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Region VIII, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Salah times across Region VIII
- Prayer times in Tacloban City259,353
- Ormoc City238,545
- Salah times Panalanoy189,090
- Catbalogan107,896
- Prayer times in Catarman97,738
- Borongan71,431
- Salah times Calbayog City67,921
- Burauen54,635
- Prayer times in Inopacan21,389
- Maasin18,313
- Salah times Baybay17,668
- Palo17,534
- Prayer times in Carigara17,495
- Laoang16,725
- Salah times Tanauan16,567
- Zumarraga16,279
- Prayer times in Abuyog15,632
Nearby cities to Region VIII
- Central Visayas159 km · south-west
- Bicol Region222 km · north-west
- Caraga262 km · south
- Western Visayas292 km · west
- Northern Mindanao310 km · south
- Zamboanga Peninsula417 km · south-west
Prayer times in Region VIII: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Region VIII?
The Qibla in Region VIII is 290.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,061 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Region VIII?
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 Region VIII?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 December and 6:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Region VIII during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Region VIII?
Fajr in Region VIII changes with the seasons: about 4:00 AM on 21 June and about 4:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.