City · Somali
Prayer times in Koraf
Residents of and visitors to Koraf can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Koraf is a city in Ethiopia, in Somali, with about 37,080 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Koraf
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Koraf
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Koraf
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Koraf on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:24 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, compared with only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:55 PM and 7:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Koraf and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:55 PM |
Koraf lies 889 km east of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Koraf is called roughly 31 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Koraf.
Finding the Qibla from Koraf
Qibla from Koraf: 337.4° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,797 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Koraf is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Koraf during Ramadan
Ramadan in Koraf: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:05 PM, roughly 13 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Koraf is located
The coordinates of Koraf are 6.5822° N and 46.4333° E. The closest places on our site are Waal (42 km), Duuban (42 km), and Yamarugley (46 km). Jijiga, the nearest administrative centre, is 505 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Somali.
- Name
- Koraf
- Local name
- Qorof
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Somali, Ethiopia
- Population
- 37,080
- Coordinates
- 6.58222, 46.43333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 337.4° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,797 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Koraf
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Koraf comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:02 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Koraf
- Waal42 km · north-west
- Duuban42 km · west
- Yamarugley46 km · north-west
- Digih Habar Es52 km · west
- Golwane67 km · west
- Raqo67 km · west
- El Bahay109 km · west
- Neefkuceliye115 km · west
Prayer times in Koraf: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Koraf?
The Qibla in Koraf is 337.4° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,797 km away.
What time is Fajr in Koraf?
Fajr in Koraf depends on the season: about 4:24 AM on 21 June and about 4:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Koraf?
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.
Do prayer times in Koraf differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Koraf is 889 km from Addis Ababa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Koraf comes about 31 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa.
When is Maghrib in Koraf?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:44 PM on 21 December and 6:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.