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Prayer times in Himora
Muslims living in Himora can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Himora is a city in Eritrea, in Gash-Barka Region, with about 46,100 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Himora
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Himora
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Himora
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Himora on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:46 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, against only 11 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 8:20 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Himora and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:22 PM |
Himora is located 275 km south-west of Asmara, so Dhuhr in Himora is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Asmara. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Himora.
Qibla in Himora and distance to Makkah
From Himora you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 22.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 862 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Himora 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 Himora
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Himora is around 5:37 AM and iftar at 6:36 PM, for a fast of 12 h 49 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:25 AM and iftar to 6:43 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Himora is located
The coordinates of Himora are 14.3043° N and 36.6060° E. The closest places on our site are Barentu (138 km), Mendefera (246 km), and Keren (257 km). Barentu, the nearest administrative centre, is 138 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Gash-Barka Region.
- Name
- Himora
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea
- Population
- 46,100
- Coordinates
- 14.30427, 36.60601
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 862 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Himora
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Himora comes roughly 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:10 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Himora (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Himora
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Himora
Do prayer times in Himora differ from Asmara?
Yes. Himora is 275 km from Asmara, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Himora is called about 9 minutes later than in Asmara.
What is the Qibla direction in Himora?
The Qibla in Himora is 22.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 862 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Himora?
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 Himora?
Fajr in Himora changes with the seasons: about 4:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Himora?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.