City · Region VIII
Prayer times in Catbalogan
Muslims living in Catbalogan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Catbalogan is a city in the Philippines, in Region VIII, with about 107,896 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 Catbalogan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Catbalogan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Catbalogan
Prayer times in Catbalogan change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:59 AM and Maghrib at 6:07 PM, for a day of 12 h 49 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:39 AM and Maghrib to 5:21 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 26 min. That is a difference of 1 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:18 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:33 PM |
Compared with Manila, Dhuhr in Catbalogan comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Manila, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 21 minutes earlier than in the capital. Catbalogan is 527 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Catbalogan
The Qibla in Catbalogan is at 290.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,029 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.2°.
Fasting hours in Catbalogan during Ramadan
Fasting in Catbalogan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:45 PM and imsak at 4:42 AM on the first day, 12 h 54 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:51 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 Catbalogan is located
Catbalogan lies at 11.7753° N, 124.8861° E, in Region VIII, in the Philippines. The nearest administrative centre is Zumarraga, 16 km away. Close by you will find Zumarraga (16 km), Calbayog City (45 km), and Carigara (58 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Catbalogan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Region VIII, Philippines
- Population
- 107,896
- Coordinates
- 11.77528, 124.88611
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,029 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Catbalogan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Catbalogan is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:48 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:09 PM for the majority, 4:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Catbalogan and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Catbalogan
- Zumarraga16 km · south
- Calbayog City45 km · north-west
- Carigara58 km · south-west
- Panalanoy60 km · south
- Tacloban City61 km · south
- Borongan62 km · east
- Palo70 km · south
- Tanauan75 km · south
Prayer times in Catbalogan: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Catbalogan?
Fajr in Catbalogan changes with the seasons: about 3:59 AM on 21 June and about 4:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Catbalogan?
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 Catbalogan?
The Qibla in Catbalogan is 290.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,029 km away.
Do prayer times in Catbalogan differ from Manila?
Yes. Catbalogan is 527 km from Manila, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Catbalogan is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Manila.
How long is the fast in Catbalogan during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.