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Prayer times in Encontrados
This page shows today’s prayer times in Encontrados, Zulia, 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 the usual reference in Venezuela.
Adhan times in Encontrados today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Encontrados prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Encontrados change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Encontrados move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:14 AM on 21 June and 5:44 AM on 21 December, a shift of 30 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:35 PM and 7:10 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 39 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 36 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:44 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:46 PM |
Compared with Caracas, Dhuhr in Encontrados is called about 21 minutes later than in Caracas, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes later than in the capital. Encontrados is 608 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Encontrados
The Qibla in Encontrados is at 64.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,867 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 64.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Encontrados
Ramadan in Encontrados: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:57 PM, about 12 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Encontrados on the map
Encontrados lies at 9.0598° N, 72.2346° W, in Zulia, in Venezuela. The nearest administrative centre is San Carlos del Zulia, 34 km away. Close by you will find San Carlos del Zulia (34 km), Casigua-El Cubo (47 km), and Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo (70 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Encontrados
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zulia, Venezuela
- Population
- 26,121
- Coordinates
- 9.05983, -72.23460
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,867 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Encontrados
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Encontrados comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:22 PM instead of 4:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:56 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Encontrados, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Encontrados
- San Carlos del Zulia34 km · east
- Casigua-El Cubo47 km · south-west
- Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo70 km · east
- El Vigía81 km · south-east
- Coloncito83 km · south
- La Fría94 km · south
- La Azulita95 km · south-east
- Tovar Municipality97 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Encontrados
When is Fajr in Encontrados?
Fajr in Encontrados changes with the seasons: about 5:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Encontrados?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:35 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Encontrados differ from Caracas?
Yes. Encontrados is 608 km from Caracas, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Encontrados is called roughly 21 minutes later than in Caracas.
What is the Qibla direction in Encontrados?
The Qibla in Encontrados is 64.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,867 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Encontrados?
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.