Regional capital · Arta Region
Prayer times in Arta
Residents of and visitors to Arta can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Arta is a regional capital in Djibouti, in Arta Region, with about 17,477 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun 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 Arta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Arta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Arta by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Arta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:28 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 48 min, compared with only 11 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:01 PM and 7:48 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:46 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:01 PM |
Compared with Djibouti, Dhuhr in Arta comes roughly 1 minute later than in Djibouti, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Arta is 32 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Arta and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Arta: 344.1° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,147 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Arta remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Arta during Ramadan
Fasting in Arta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:14 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 54 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:19 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Djibouti.
About Arta
Arta lies at 11.5264° N, 42.8519° E, in Arta Region, in Djibouti. Close by you will find Balbala (28 km), Tadjoura (29 km), and Djibouti (33 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Arta
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Arta Region, Djibouti
- Population
- 17,477
- Coordinates
- 11.52639, 42.85194
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 344.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,147 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Arta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Arta is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:43 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Arta and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arta
Do prayer times in Arta differ from Djibouti?
Yes. Arta is 32 km from Djibouti, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Arta comes about 1 minute later than in Djibouti.
How long is the fast in Arta during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Arta?
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 Arta?
The Qibla in Arta is 344.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,147 km away.
When is Maghrib in Arta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 December and 6:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.