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Prayer times in Assab
Looking for the adhan times in Assab? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Assab, Southern Red Sea Region. Every figure is computed for 13.0092° N, 42.7394° E, so the times reflect Assab itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Assab
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Assab prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Assab by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Assab on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, compared with only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Assab and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:00 PM |
Compared with Asmara, Dhuhr in Assab comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Asmara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 20 minutes earlier than in the capital. Assab is 485 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Assab
Qibla direction for Assab: 342.1° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 985 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Assab is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Assab
For those fasting in Assab, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 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 Eritrea.
Where Assab is located
The coordinates of Assab are 13.0092° N and 42.7394° E. The closest places on our site are Massawa (455 km), Mendefera (472 km), and Asmara (485 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Southern Red Sea Region.
- Name
- Assab
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
- Population
- 21,300
- Coordinates
- 13.00917, 42.73944
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 342.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 985 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Assab
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Assab is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:45 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Assab and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Assab
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Assab
Do prayer times in Assab differ from Asmara?
Yes. Assab is 485 km from Asmara, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Assab is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Asmara.
When is Maghrib in Assab?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Assab during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 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 Assab?
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.
When is Fajr in Assab?
Fajr in Assab changes with the seasons: about 4:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.