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Prayer times in Obock Region
Prayer times in Obock Region (Djibouti): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Obock Region has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Obock Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Obock Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Obock Region by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Obock Region on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 51 min, compared with only 11 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Obock Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:59 PM |
Obock Region is located 76 km north of Djibouti, so Dhuhr in Obock Region practically coincides with Djibouti. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Obock Region.
Qibla in Obock Region and distance to Makkah
In Obock Region you face towards the north, at an angle of 341.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,077 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Obock Region 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.
Ramadan timetable for Obock Region
For those fasting in Obock Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:12 PM and imsak at 5:09 AM on the first day, 12 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:18 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.
Where Obock Region is located
Obock Region is one of the regions of Djibouti. Its main city, Obock Region, is at 12.2501° N, 43.0837° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Obock Region
- Local name
- Obock
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Djibouti
- Coordinates
- 12.25007, 43.08369
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 341.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,077 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Obock Region
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Obock Region comes about 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:43 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:15 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Obock Region and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Obock Region
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Nearby cities to Obock Region
- Tadjourah Region69 km · south-west
- Djibouti City77 km · south
- Arta Region91 km · south-west
- Ali Sabieh Region118 km · south
- Dikhil Region136 km · south-west
Prayer times in Obock Region: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Obock Region?
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 time is Fajr in Obock Region?
Fajr in Obock Region depends on the season: about 4:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Obock Region?
The Qibla in Obock Region is 341.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,077 km away.
How long is the fast in Obock Region during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Obock Region differ from Djibouti?
Yes. Obock Region is 76 km from Djibouti, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Obock Region practically coincides with Djibouti.