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Prayer times in Socopó
Looking for the prayer times in Socopó? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Socopó, Barinas. Every figure is computed for 8.2306° N, 70.8220° W, which means the times match Socopó itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Socopó today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Socopó
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Socopó change through the year
Prayer times in Socopó change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:10 AM and Maghrib at 7:03 PM, for a day of 12 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:37 AM and Maghrib to 6:31 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 39 min. That is a difference of 0 h 57 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:54 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:42 PM |
Socopó is located 500 km south-west of Caracas, so Dhuhr in Socopó is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Caracas. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Socopó.
Qibla in Socopó and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Socopó is at 64.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,767 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 64.9°.
Fasting hours in Socopó during Ramadan
Fasting in Socopó, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:52 PM and imsak at 5:41 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:55 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Venezuela.
About Socopó
The coordinates of Socopó are 8.2306° N and 70.8220° W. The closest places on our site are Ciudad Bolivia (31 km), Tabay (53 km), and Mérida (54 km). Ciudad Bolivia, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Barinas.
- Name
- Socopó
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Barinas, Venezuela
- Population
- 72,352
- Coordinates
- 8.23062, -70.82198
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,767 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Socopó
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Socopó comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:51 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Socopó (UTC−4), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Socopó
- Ciudad Bolivia31 km · north-east
- Tabay53 km · north-west
- Mérida54 km · north-west
- Ejido58 km · north-west
- Santa Bárbara61 km · south-west
- Lagunillas69 km · north-west
- Barinitas74 km · north-east
- Alto Barinas77 km · north-east
Prayer times in Socopó: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Socopó?
Fajr in Socopó changes with the seasons: about 5:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Socopó?
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 Socopó?
The Qibla in Socopó is 64.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,767 km away.
How long is the fast in Socopó during Ramadan?
About 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Socopó?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:31 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.