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Prayer times in Barentu
This page shows today’s salah times in Barentu, Gash-Barka Region, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Eritrea.
Today’s prayer times in Barentu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Barentu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Barentu
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Barentu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, compared with only 11 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 8:18 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Barentu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:17 PM |
Compared with Asmara, Dhuhr in Barentu is called about 5 minutes later than in Asmara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes later than in the capital. Barentu is 146 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Barentu
Qibla from Barentu: 18.2° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 741 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Barentu is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Barentu
Ramadan in Barentu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:31 PM, roughly 12 h 47 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 21 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Barentu is located
Barentu is located at 15.1058° N, 37.5907° E, in Gash-Barka Region, in Eritrea. Close by you will find Keren (119 km), Mendefera (134 km), and Himora (138 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Barentu
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea
- Population
- 15,891
- Coordinates
- 15.10582, 37.59067
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 741 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Barentu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Barentu comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:07 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Barentu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Barentu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Barentu
What is the Qibla direction in Barentu?
The Qibla in Barentu is 18.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 741 km away.
Do prayer times in Barentu differ from Asmara?
Yes. Barentu is 146 km from Asmara, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Barentu comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Asmara.
How long is the fast in Barentu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Barentu?
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 Barentu?
Fajr in Barentu depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.