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Prayer times in Tortosa
Residents of and visitors to Tortosa can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Tortosa is a city in Spain, in Catalonia, with about 35,143 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Tortosa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Tortosa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Tortosa
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tortosa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 06 min, against only 9 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 11:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:56 PM and 2:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tortosa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:30 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 6:27 AM | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 9:33 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:14 AM | 7:46 AM | 1:50 PM | 5:15 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:39 AM | 8:18 AM | 12:56 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:33 PM | 7:07 PM |
Tortosa lies 359 km east of Madrid, so Dhuhr in Tortosa is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Madrid. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tortosa.
Qibla in Tortosa and distance to Makkah
From Tortosa you face towards the east, at an angle of 108.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,268 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tortosa and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Tortosa during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tortosa is around 6:18 AM and iftar at 6:24 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 55 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:39 AM and iftar to 6:58 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Tortosa is located
Tortosa lies at 40.8125° N, 0.5216° E, in Catalonia, in Spain. The nearest administrative centre is Amposta, 12 km away. Close by you will find Amposta (12 km), Sant Carles de la Ràpita (23 km), and Vinaròs (38 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tortosa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Catalonia, Spain
- Population
- 35,143
- Coordinates
- 40.81249, 0.52160
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 108.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,268 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tortosa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Tortosa comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:14 PM instead of 6:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:05 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Prayer times in Tortosa: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Tortosa during Ramadan?
About 11 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Tortosa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:33 PM on 21 December and 9:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Tortosa?
The Qibla in Tortosa is 108.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,268 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Tortosa?
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.
When is Fajr in Tortosa?
Fajr in Tortosa depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 6:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.