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Prayer times in Motatán
Muslims living in Motatán can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Motatán is a city in Venezuela, in Estado Trujillo, with about 25,437 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.
Today’s prayer times in Motatán
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Motatán
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Motatán
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Motatán on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:07 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 40 min, against only 11 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 8:17 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:35 PM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Motatán and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
Motatán lies 424 km west of Caracas, so Dhuhr in Motatán is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Caracas. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Motatán.
Qibla direction in Motatán
From Motatán you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 64.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,688 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Motatán and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Motatán during Ramadan
Ramadan in Motatán: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:41 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:50 PM, roughly 12 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Motatán
Motatán lies at 9.3918° N, 70.5906° W, in Estado Trujillo, in Venezuela. The nearest administrative centre is Valera, 8 km away. Close by you will find Valera (8 km), Pampanito (10 km), and Escuque (14 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Motatán
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Estado Trujillo, Venezuela
- Population
- 25,437
- Coordinates
- 9.39182, -70.59061
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,688 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Motatán
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Motatán comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Motatán (UTC−4), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Motatán
- Valera8 km · south
- Pampanito10 km · east
- Escuque14 km · south-west
- Pampán14 km · north-east
- Trujillo17 km · east
- El Dividive18 km · north-west
- Sabana de Mendoza21 km · west
- Boconó40 km · east
Prayer times in Motatán: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Motatán during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Motatán?
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 Motatán?
The Qibla in Motatán is 64.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,688 km away.
Do prayer times in Motatán differ from Caracas?
Yes. Motatán is 424 km from Caracas, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Motatán is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Caracas.
When is Maghrib in Motatán?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:28 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.