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Prayer times in Sabah Al Salem
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sabah Al Salem, Mubārak al Kabīr, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf method, which is the usual reference in Kuwait.
Today’s prayer times in Sabah Al Salem
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf method.
Sabah Al Salem prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sabah Al Salem change through the year
Prayer times in Sabah Al Salem vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:14 AM and Maghrib at 6:50 PM, giving a day of 14 h 01 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:13 AM and Maghrib to 4:54 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 16 min. The difference 3 h 45 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 4:49 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:37 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:35 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:16 PM |
Sabah Al Salem is located 15 km south-east of Kuwait City, so Dhuhr in Sabah Al Salem comes at almost exactly the same time as Kuwait City. The gap is due to 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 Sabah Al Salem.
Finding the Qibla from Sabah Al Salem
The Qibla in Sabah Al Salem is at 225.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,200 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 225.4°.
Fasting hours in Sabah Al Salem during Ramadan
Fasting in Sabah Al Salem, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:32 PM and imsak at 5:02 AM on the first day, 12 h 19 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:52 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kuwait.
Sabah Al Salem on the map
Sabah Al Salem is located at 29.2572° N, 48.0572° E, in Mubārak al Kabīr, in Kuwait. The nearest administrative centre is Mubarak al Kabir, 8 km away. Close by you will find Janūb as Surrah (8 km), Mubarak al Kabir (8 km), and Hawalli (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sabah Al Salem
- Local name
- Şabāḩ as Sālim
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait
- Population
- 139,163
- Coordinates
- 29.25722, 48.05722
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 225.4° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,200 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sabah Al Salem
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sabah Al Salem is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:55 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:23 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sabah Al Salem and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sabah Al Salem
- Janūb as Surrah8 km · west
- Mubarak al Kabir8 km · south
- Hawalli9 km · north
- Al Farwaniyah10 km · west
- Al Finţās11 km · south-east
- Ar Riqqah13 km · south
- Ad Dasmah13 km · north-west
- Al Mahbūlah14 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sabah Al Salem
Which calculation method is used for Sabah Al Salem?
We use the Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17.5° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Sabah Al Salem?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 6:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Sabah Al Salem differ from Kuwait City?
Yes. Sabah Al Salem is 15 km from Kuwait City, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Sabah Al Salem practically coincides with Kuwait City.
How long is the fast in Sabah Al Salem during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sabah Al Salem?
The Qibla in Sabah Al Salem is 225.4° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,200 km away.