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Prayer times in Zamboanga Peninsula
Prayer times in Zamboanga Peninsula (Philippines): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Zamboanga Peninsula has 10 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Zamboanga Peninsula
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zamboanga Peninsula
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zamboanga Peninsula change through the year
Prayer times in Zamboanga Peninsula vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:14 AM and Maghrib at 6:05 PM, giving a day of 12 h 35 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:39 AM and Maghrib to 5:34 PM, and the day is just 11 h 40 min. The difference 0 h 55 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 | 4:41 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:45 PM |
Zamboanga Peninsula lies 800 km south of Manila, so Dhuhr in Zamboanga Peninsula is called roughly 10 minutes earlier than in Manila. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zamboanga Peninsula.
Qibla in Zamboanga Peninsula and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Zamboanga Peninsula is at 290.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,033 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.6°.
Fasting hours in Zamboanga Peninsula during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zamboanga Peninsula is around 4:44 AM and iftar at 5:55 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 02 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:37 AM and iftar to 5:58 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga Peninsula is one of the regions of Philippines. Its main city, Pagadian, lies at 7.8257° N, 123.4370° E. The region has 10 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Zamboanga Peninsula
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Philippines
- Coordinates
- 7.82570, 123.43700
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,033 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zamboanga Peninsula
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zamboanga Peninsula comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:18 PM instead of 3:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:54 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zamboanga Peninsula and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Zamboanga Peninsula
- Prayer times in Zamboanga City1,018,849
- Pagadian206,483
- Salah times Muricay132,094
- Dipolog City93,549
- Prayer times in Dapitan87,699
- Siocon51,239
- Salah times Recodo42,788
- Molave21,088
- Prayer times in Ipil19,195
- Mahayag17,144
Nearby cities to Zamboanga Peninsula
- Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao112 km · south-east
- Northern Mindanao152 km · north-east
- Soccsksargen214 km · south-east
- Davao Region254 km · east
- Caraga263 km · north-east
- Central Visayas281 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zamboanga Peninsula
What is the Qibla direction in Zamboanga Peninsula?
The Qibla in Zamboanga Peninsula is 290.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,033 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zamboanga Peninsula?
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.
How long is the fast in Zamboanga Peninsula during Ramadan?
About 13 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Zamboanga Peninsula?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:34 PM on 21 December and 6:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Zamboanga Peninsula?
Fajr in Zamboanga Peninsula depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 4:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.