Region · Bahrain
Prayer times in Northern
Prayer times in Northern (Bahrain): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Northern has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Northern today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Gulf Region method.
Prayer calendar for Northern
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Northern change through the year
Prayer times in Northern change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:07 AM and Maghrib at 6:33 PM, giving a day of 13 h 47 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:51 AM and Maghrib to 4:51 PM, and the day is just 10 h 30 min. That is a difference of 3 h 16 min 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 | 4:19 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 4:47 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:33 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:03 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:34 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:32 PM | 4:51 PM | 6:21 PM |
Northern is very close to Manama (15 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Northern practically coincides with Manama. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Northern and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Northern: 246.3° (south-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,203 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Northern is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Northern
Ramadan in Northern: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:26 PM, roughly 12 h 32 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 40 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Northern on the map
Northern is one of the regions of Bahrain. Its main city, Northern, lies at 26.1500° N, 50.4667° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Northern
- Local name
- Northern Governorate
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bahrain
- Coordinates
- 26.15000, 50.46667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Gulf Region
- Qibla direction
- 246.3° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,203 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Northern
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Northern comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:46 AM 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. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Northern and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Northern
- Prayer times in Hamad Town133,550
Prayer times near Northern
- Manama14 km · north-east
- Muharraq19 km · north-east
- Southern Governorate34 km · south
Prayer times in Northern: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Northern differ from Manama?
Hardly: Northern is only 15 km from Manama, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Northern during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Northern?
We use the Gulf Region method: Fajr at 19.5° and Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Fajr in Northern?
Fajr in Northern changes with the seasons: about 3:07 AM on 21 June and about 4:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Northern?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:51 PM on 21 December and 6:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.