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Prayer times in Arcos de la Frontera
This page shows today’s salah times in Arcos de la Frontera, Andalusia, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Spain.
Prayer times in Arcos de la Frontera today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Arcos de la Frontera
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Arcos de la Frontera
Prayer times in Arcos de la Frontera change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:13 AM and Maghrib at 9:45 PM, for a day of 14 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:59 AM and Maghrib to 6:11 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 39 min. The difference 5 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:01 AM | 7:27 AM | 1:31 PM | 4:57 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:13 AM | 7:05 AM | 2:25 PM | 6:17 PM | 9:45 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:45 AM | 8:12 AM | 2:16 PM | 5:42 PM | 8:19 PM | 9:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:59 AM | 8:32 AM | 1:21 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:38 PM |
Compared with Madrid, Dhuhr in Arcos de la Frontera comes about 8 minutes later than in Madrid, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Arcos de la Frontera is 447 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Arcos de la Frontera and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Arcos de la Frontera is at 98.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,699 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 points to 98.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Arcos de la Frontera
Fasting in Arcos de la Frontera, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:56 PM and imsak at 6:42 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:25 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Spain.
Where Arcos de la Frontera is located
The coordinates of Arcos de la Frontera are 36.7508° N and 5.8106° W. The closest places on our site are Las Cabezas de San Juan (28 km), Jerez de la Frontera (30 km), and Lebrija (30 km). Jerez de la Frontera, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Andalusia.
- Name
- Arcos de la Frontera
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Andalusia, Spain
- Population
- 31,210
- Coordinates
- 36.75075, -5.81056
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 98.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,699 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arcos de la Frontera
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Arcos de la Frontera comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:31 PM instead of 6:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:31 PM 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 keep your prayers on time in Arcos de la Frontera and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Arcos de la Frontera
- Las Cabezas de San Juan28 km · north-west
- Jerez de la Frontera30 km · west
- Lebrija30 km · north-west
- Ubrique33 km · east
- El Puerto de Santa María42 km · south-west
- Puerto Real42 km · south-west
- San Fernando46 km · south-west
- Los Palacios y Villafranca47 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arcos de la Frontera
How long is the fast in Arcos de la Frontera during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Arcos de la Frontera?
The Qibla in Arcos de la Frontera is 98.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,699 km away.
Do prayer times in Arcos de la Frontera differ from Madrid?
Yes. Arcos de la Frontera is 447 km from Madrid, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Arcos de la Frontera is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Madrid.
When is Maghrib in Arcos de la Frontera?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 9:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Arcos de la Frontera?
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.