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Prayer times in Alcalá de Henares
This page shows today’s salah times in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Spain.
Prayer times in Alcalá de Henares today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Alcalá de Henares
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Alcalá de Henares
It helps to know how prayer times in Alcalá de Henares move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:38 AM on 21 June and 6:55 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 17 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:50 PM and 9:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 04 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 17 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 6:43 AM | 2:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 9:47 PM | 11:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:30 AM | 8:02 AM | 2:06 PM | 5:31 PM | 8:09 PM | 9:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:55 AM | 8:33 AM | 1:11 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with Madrid, Dhuhr in Alcalá de Henares is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Madrid, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Alcalá de Henares is 30 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Alcalá de Henares
The Qibla in Alcalá de Henares is at 104.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,572 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 104.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Alcalá de Henares
For those fasting in Alcalá de Henares, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:40 PM and imsak at 6:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 56 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Spain.
Alcalá de Henares on the map
The coordinates of Alcalá de Henares are 40.4821° N and 3.3600° W. The nearest cities on our site are Torrejón de Ardoz (10 km), Azuqueca de Henares (12 km), and Mejorada del Campo (14 km). Torrejón de Ardoz, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Madrid.
- Name
- Alcalá de Henares
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Madrid, Spain
- Population
- 193,751
- Coordinates
- 40.48205, -3.35996
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 104.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,572 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Alcalá de Henares
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Alcalá de Henares is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 6:15 PM for the majority, 7:29 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Alcalá de Henares (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Alcalá de Henares
- Torrejón de Ardoz10 km · west
- Azuqueca de Henares12 km · north-east
- Mejorada del Campo14 km · south-west
- San Fernando de Henares16 km · south-west
- Algete17 km · north-west
- Coslada18 km · west
- Arganda21 km · south
- Rivas-Vaciamadrid22 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Alcalá de Henares
What is the Qibla direction in Alcalá de Henares?
The Qibla in Alcalá de Henares is 104.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,572 km away.
When is Maghrib in Alcalá de Henares?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 December and 9:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Alcalá de Henares during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Alcalá de Henares?
Fajr in Alcalá de Henares changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 6:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Alcalá de Henares differ from Madrid?
Yes. Alcalá de Henares is 30 km from Madrid, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Alcalá de Henares comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Madrid.