City · Western Visayas
Prayer times in Sipalay
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sipalay, Western Visayas, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the Philippines.
Today’s prayer times in Sipalay
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sipalay prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sipalay change through the year
Prayer times in Sipalay change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:14 AM and Maghrib at 6:13 PM, giving a day of 12 h 42 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:46 AM and Maghrib to 5:35 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 33 min. That is a difference of 1 h 08 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 | 4:45 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:46 PM |
Sipalay lies 561 km south of Manila, so Dhuhr in Sipalay 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 Sipalay.
Finding the Qibla from Sipalay
The Qibla in Sipalay is at 290.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,852 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sipalay
Ramadan in Sipalay: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:57 PM, roughly 12 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Sipalay on the map
The coordinates of Sipalay are 9.7519° N and 122.4042° E. The closest places on our site are Asia (26 km), Kabankalan (52 km), and Bayawan (61 km). Kabankalan, the nearest administrative centre, is 52 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Western Visayas.
- Name
- Sipalay
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Visayas, Philippines
- Population
- 73,847
- Coordinates
- 9.75194, 122.40417
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,852 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sipalay
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sipalay 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 reaches 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:19 PM for the majority, 4:24 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 Sipalay and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Sipalay
- Asia26 km · south-east
- Kabankalan52 km · north-east
- Bayawan61 km · south-east
- Himamaylan64 km · north-east
- Santa Catalina69 km · south-east
- Binalbagan70 km · north-east
- Hinigaran76 km · north-east
- Bais81 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sipalay
Which calculation method is used for Sipalay?
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 Sipalay?
The Qibla in Sipalay is 290.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,852 km away.
When is Fajr in Sipalay?
Fajr in Sipalay changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 4:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Sipalay differ from Manila?
Yes. Sipalay is 561 km from Manila, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sipalay comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Manila.
How long is the fast in Sipalay 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.