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Prayer times in Archena
This page shows today’s salah times in Archena, Murcia, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Spain.
Adhan times in Archena today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Archena prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Archena change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Archena move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:46 AM on 21 June and 6:43 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 57 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:49 PM and 9:31 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 49 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 31 min around 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 | 5:41 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:42 AM | 2:07 PM | 6:02 PM | 9:31 PM | 11:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:25 AM | 7:53 AM | 1:58 PM | 5:24 PM | 8:01 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:43 AM | 8:18 AM | 1:03 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with Madrid, Dhuhr in Archena comes roughly 10 minutes earlier than in Madrid, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 17 minutes earlier than in the capital. Archena is 329 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Archena
Qibla direction for Archena: 103.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,337 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Archena remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Archena
Ramadan in Archena: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:36 PM, about 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 66 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Archena is located
The coordinates of Archena are 38.1163° N and 1.3004° W. The closest places on our site are Molina de Segura (11 km), Las Torres de Cotillas (11 km), and Cieza (17 km). Molina de Segura, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Murcia.
- Name
- Archena
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Murcia, Spain
- Population
- 18,202
- Coordinates
- 38.11631, -1.30043
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 103.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,337 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Archena
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Archena comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:16 PM instead of 6:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Archena and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Archena
- Molina de Segura11 km · south-east
- Las Torres de Cotillas11 km · south-east
- Cieza17 km · north-west
- Alcantarilla18 km · south-east
- Mula19 km · south-west
- Murcia21 km · south-east
- Santomera23 km · east
- El Palmar23 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Archena
Which calculation method is used for Archena?
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.
How long is the fast in Archena during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Archena?
Fajr in Archena depends on the season: about 4:46 AM on 21 June and about 6:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Archena differ from Madrid?
Yes. Archena is 329 km from Madrid, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Archena comes roughly 10 minutes earlier than in Madrid.
When is Maghrib in Archena?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:49 PM on 21 December and 9:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.