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Prayer times in El Escorial
Muslims living in El Escorial can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. El Escorial is a city in Spain, in Madrid, with about 15,842 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in El Escorial today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for El Escorial
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in El Escorial by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in El Escorial on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 05 min, compared with only 9 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:26 PM and 11:47 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:14 PM and 2:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of El Escorial and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:49 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:46 AM | 2:18 PM | 6:18 PM | 9:51 PM | 11:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:33 AM | 8:05 AM | 2:09 PM | 5:34 PM | 8:13 PM | 9:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:58 AM | 8:36 AM | 1:14 PM | 3:35 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:26 PM |
El Escorial lies 40 km north-west of Madrid, so Dhuhr in El Escorial comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Madrid. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in El Escorial.
Qibla in El Escorial and distance to Makkah
Qibla from El Escorial: 103.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,638 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in El Escorial remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in El Escorial
Ramadan in El Escorial: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:43 PM, about 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 73 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About El Escorial
The coordinates of El Escorial are 40.5825° N and 4.1285° W. The nearest cities on our site are Galapagar (10 km), Collado Villalba (12 km), and Torrelodones (17 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Madrid.
- Name
- El Escorial
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Madrid, Spain
- Population
- 15,842
- Coordinates
- 40.58254, -4.12846
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 103.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,638 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in El Escorial
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in El Escorial is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 6:18 PM for the majority, 7:32 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of El Escorial (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to El Escorial
- Galapagar10 km · east
- Collado Villalba12 km · north-east
- Torrelodones17 km · east
- Villanueva del Pardillo17 km · south-east
- Villanueva de la Cañada18 km · south-east
- Las Rozas de Madrid24 km · south-east
- Majadahonda25 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in El Escorial
Which calculation method is used for El Escorial?
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 Maghrib in El Escorial?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:53 PM on 21 December and 9:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in El Escorial?
Fajr in El Escorial depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 6:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in El Escorial 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.
Do prayer times in El Escorial differ from Madrid?
Yes. El Escorial is 40 km from Madrid, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in El Escorial comes about 2 minutes later than in Madrid.