City · Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
Prayer times in Smara
Muslims living in Smara can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Smara is a city in Morocco, in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, with about 42,056 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Smara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Smara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Smara change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Smara on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 49 min, compared with only 10 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 9:09 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Smara and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:48 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:17 PM |
Smara lies 933 km south-west of Rabat, so Dhuhr in Smara comes roughly 19 minutes later than in Rabat. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Smara.
Finding the Qibla from Smara
The Qibla in Smara is at 84.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,227 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 84.9°.
Fasting hours in Smara during Ramadan
Ramadan in Smara: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:55 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, about 12 h 34 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Smara is located
The coordinates of Smara are 26.7384° N and 11.6719° W. The closest places on our site are Tan-Tan (197 km), Guelmim (296 km), and Assa (303 km). Tan-Tan, the nearest administrative centre, is 197 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra.
- Name
- Smara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco
- Population
- 42,056
- Coordinates
- 26.73841, -11.67194
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 84.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,227 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Smara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Smara is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:59 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 80 minutes around 21 June: 4:15 PM for the majority, 5:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Smara and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Smara
- Tan-Tan197 km · north
- Guelmim296 km · north-east
- Assa303 km · north-east
- Sidi Ifni328 km · north-east
- Bou Izakarn333 km · north-east
- Tiznit380 km · north-east
- Ben Jerrar445 km · north-east
- Tine Biougra446 km · north-east
Prayer times in Smara: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Smara?
The Qibla in Smara is 84.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,227 km away.
When is Fajr in Smara?
Fajr in Smara changes with the seasons: about 4:16 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Smara differ from Rabat?
Yes. Smara is 933 km from Rabat, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Smara comes about 19 minutes later than in Rabat.
When is Maghrib in Smara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 7:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Smara?
We use the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method: Fajr at 19° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.