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Prayer times in Benalmádena
This page shows today’s prayer times in Benalmádena, 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 Benalmádena today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Benalmádena prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Benalmádena
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Benalmádena on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, compared with only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:34 PM and 11:24 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:16 PM and 2:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Benalmádena and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:09 AM | 7:00 AM | 2:20 PM | 6:11 PM | 9:40 PM | 11:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:40 AM | 8:07 AM | 2:11 PM | 5:37 PM | 8:14 PM | 9:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:54 AM | 8:26 AM | 1:16 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:34 PM |
Benalmádena lies 431 km south of Madrid, so Dhuhr in Benalmádena comes about 3 minutes later than in Madrid. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Benalmádena.
Qibla direction in Benalmádena
Qibla direction for Benalmádena: 99.0° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,588 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Benalmádena remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Benalmádena
Ramadan in Benalmádena: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:51 PM, about 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Benalmádena
Benalmádena lies at 36.5961° N, 4.5727° W, in Andalusia, in Spain. The nearest administrative centre is Mijas, 6 km away. Nearby places include Arroyo de la Miel (3 km), Mijas (6 km), and Torremolinos (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Benalmádena
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Andalusia, Spain
- Population
- 58,854
- Coordinates
- 36.59610, -4.57267
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 99.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,588 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Benalmádena
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Benalmádena comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:26 PM instead of 6:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Benalmádena (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Benalmádena
- Arroyo de la Miel3 km · east
- Mijas6 km · west
- Torremolinos7 km · north-east
- Alhaurín de la Torre8 km · north
- Fuengirola8 km · south-west
- Alhaurín el Grande11 km · north-west
- Cártama14 km · north-west
- Coín18 km · north-west
Prayer times in Benalmádena: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Benalmádena?
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.
Do prayer times in Benalmádena differ from Madrid?
Yes. Benalmádena is 431 km from Madrid, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Benalmádena comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Madrid.
When is Maghrib in Benalmádena?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:06 PM on 21 December and 9:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Benalmádena?
Fajr in Benalmádena depends on the season: about 5:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:54 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Benalmádena during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.