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Prayer times in Borongan

Muslims living in Borongan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Borongan is a city in the Philippines, in Region VIII, with about 71,431 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.

Today’s prayer times in Borongan

  

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

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own usual 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 where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Borongan

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Borongan by season

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Borongan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 48 min, compared with only 11 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 7:18 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:31 AM and 11:46 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Borongan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Borongan (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:33 AM5:43 AM11:46 AM3:03 PM5:49 PM6:55 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:57 AM5:16 AM11:40 AM3:07 PM6:04 PM7:18 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:17 AM5:27 AM11:31 AM2:48 PM5:34 PM6:40 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice4:37 AM5:53 AM11:36 AM2:53 PM5:19 PM6:31 PM

Compared with Manila, Dhuhr in Borongan comes about 18 minutes earlier than in Manila, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 23 minutes earlier than in the capital. Borongan is 586 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Finding the Qibla from Borongan

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Qibla from Borongan: 290.3° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,091 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Borongan is the easiest reference.

Suhoor and iftar times in Borongan

For those fasting in Borongan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 4:39 AM on the first day, 12 h 54 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:49 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.

About Borongan

The coordinates of Borongan are 11.6081° N and 125.4319° E. The nearest cities on our site are Panalanoy (61 km), Tacloban City (62 km), and Catbalogan (62 km). Tacloban City, the nearest administrative centre, is 62 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Region VIII.

Name
Borongan
Type
City
Part of
Region VIII, Philippines
Population
71,431
Coordinates
11.60806, 125.43194
Time zone
UTC+8
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
290.3° (west)
Distance to Makkah
9,091 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Borongan

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Borongan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:46 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:07 PM for the majority, 4:13 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Borongan in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.

Prayer times near Borongan

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Borongan

What is the Qibla direction in Borongan?

The Qibla in Borongan is 290.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,091 km away.

When is Maghrib in Borongan?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:19 PM on 21 December and 6:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

How long is the fast in Borongan during Ramadan?

About 12 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

What time is Fajr in Borongan?

Fajr in Borongan depends on the season: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 4:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for Borongan?

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.

Prayer times in other cities of Region VIII

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