City · Western Visayas
Prayer times in Asia
Muslims living in Asia can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Asia is a city in the Philippines, in Western Visayas, with about 23,546 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates 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 Asia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Asia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Asia by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Asia on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 7:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:42 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Asia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:46 PM |
Asia is located 586 km south of Manila, so Dhuhr in Asia comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Manila. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Asia.
Qibla direction in Asia
The Qibla in Asia is at 290.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,871 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 points to 290.2°.
Fasting hours in Asia during Ramadan
For those fasting in Asia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 4:49 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:01 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 Asia is located
The coordinates of Asia are 9.5506° N and 122.5164° E. The closest places on our site are Sipalay (26 km), Bayawan (38 km), and Santa Catalina (45 km). Sipalay, the nearest administrative centre, is 26 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Western Visayas.
- Name
- Asia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Visayas, Philippines
- Population
- 23,546
- Coordinates
- 9.55060, 122.51640
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,871 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Asia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Asia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:58 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:19 PM for the majority, 4:23 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Asia (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Asia
- Sipalay26 km · north-west
- Bayawan38 km · south-east
- Santa Catalina45 km · south-east
- Kabankalan58 km · north-east
- Bais67 km · east
- Tanjay70 km · east
- Himamaylan72 km · north-east
- Binalbagan81 km · north-east
Prayer times in Asia: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Asia?
Fajr in Asia changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 4:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Asia differ from Manila?
Yes. Asia is 586 km from Manila, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Asia is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Manila.
How long is the fast in Asia during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Asia?
The Qibla in Asia is 290.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,871 km away.
When is Maghrib in Asia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 6:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.