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Prayer times in Duuban
This page shows today’s prayer times in Duuban, Somali, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Today’s prayer times in Duuban
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Duuban
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Duuban change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Duuban on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:26 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, against only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:56 PM and 7:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Duuban and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:56 PM |
Duuban is located 847 km east of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Duuban comes about 29 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Duuban.
Qibla direction in Duuban
Qibla from Duuban: 338.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,771 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Duuban is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Duuban
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Duuban is at about 4:52 AM and iftar at 6:06 PM, for a fast of 13 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:46 AM and iftar to 6:08 PM, for a fast of 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Duuban on the map
Duuban lies at 6.6799° N, 46.0662° E, in Somali, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Jijiga, 466 km away. Nearby places include Yamarugley (14 km), Digih Habar Es (28 km), and Waal (28 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Duuban
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Somali, Ethiopia
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- 6.67985, 46.06619
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 338.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,771 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Duuban
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Duuban comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:27 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:03 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Duuban in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Duuban
- Yamarugley14 km · north
- Digih Habar Es28 km · south
- Waal28 km · north-east
- Golwane32 km · south-west
- Raqo37 km · south-west
- Koraf42 km · east
- El Bahay75 km · south-west
- Neefkuceliye76 km · west
Prayer times in Duuban: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Duuban during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Duuban?
Fajr in Duuban depends on the season: about 4:26 AM on 21 June and about 4:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Duuban?
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 Duuban?
The Qibla in Duuban is 338.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,771 km away.
Do prayer times in Duuban differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Duuban is 847 km from Addis Ababa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Duuban is called about 29 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa.