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Prayer times in Obispos
This page shows today’s prayer times in Obispos, Barinas, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Venezuela.
Adhan times in Obispos today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Obispos
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Obispos change through the year
Prayer times in Obispos change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:06 AM and Maghrib at 7:01 PM, giving a day of 12 h 38 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:34 AM and Maghrib to 6:27 PM, and the day is just 11 h 38 min. The difference 1 h between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:38 PM |
Obispos lies 411 km south-west of Caracas, so Dhuhr in Obispos comes about 13 minutes later than in Caracas. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Obispos.
Finding the Qibla from Obispos
The Qibla in Obispos is at 65.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,677 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 65.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Obispos
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Obispos is at about 5:39 AM and iftar at 6:49 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:31 AM and iftar to 6:52 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Obispos on the map
The coordinates of Obispos are 8.6070° N and 70.1049° W. The closest places on our site are Alto Barinas (13 km), Barinas (14 km), and Barrancas (18 km). Barinas, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Barinas.
- Name
- Obispos
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Barinas, Venezuela
- Population
- 17,440
- Coordinates
- 8.60701, -70.10489
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,677 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Obispos
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Obispos comes roughly 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:13 PM instead of 4:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Obispos and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Obispos
- Alto Barinas13 km · west
- Barinas14 km · west
- Barrancas18 km · north
- Sabaneta25 km · north-east
- Boconoito30 km · north-east
- Barinitas38 km · north-west
- Ciudad Bolivia59 km · south-west
- Guanare63 km · north-east
Prayer times in Obispos: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Obispos?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Obispos?
The Qibla in Obispos is 65.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,677 km away.
When is Fajr in Obispos?
Fajr in Obispos changes with the seasons: about 5:06 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Obispos differ from Caracas?
Yes. Obispos is 411 km from Caracas, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Obispos comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Caracas.
How long is the fast in Obispos during Ramadan?
About 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.