City · Bolívar
Prayer times in Upata
Muslims living in Upata can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Upata is a city in Venezuela, in Bolívar, with about 112,617 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Upata today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Upata
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Upata
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Upata on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, against only 11 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 7:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Upata and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:08 PM |
Upata is located 563 km south-east of Caracas, so Dhuhr in Upata comes about 18 minutes earlier than in Caracas. 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 Upata.
Qibla in Upata and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Upata: 66.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,931 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Upata remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Upata
Fasting in Upata, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:19 PM and imsak at 5:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:21 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Venezuela.
About Upata
The coordinates of Upata are 8.0162° N and 62.4056° W. The closest places on our site are Ciudad Guayana (45 km), Barrancas (79 km), and Guasipati (82 km). Ciudad Guayana, the nearest administrative centre, is 45 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Bolívar.
- Name
- Upata
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bolívar, Venezuela
- Population
- 112,617
- Coordinates
- 8.01620, -62.40561
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,931 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Upata
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Upata comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:42 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Upata and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Upata
- Ciudad Guayana45 km · north-west
- Barrancas79 km · north
- Guasipati82 km · south-east
- Temblador113 km · north
- Ciudad Piar119 km · south-west
- Tucupita123 km · north
- Ciudad Bolívar126 km · west
- Tumeremo127 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Upata
Do prayer times in Upata differ from Caracas?
Yes. Upata is 563 km from Caracas, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Upata comes roughly 18 minutes earlier than in Caracas.
Which calculation method is used for Upata?
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 Upata?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 December and 6:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Upata during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Upata?
Fajr in Upata changes with the seasons: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.