Regional capital · Al Batinah North Governorate
Prayer times in Sohar
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sohar, Al Batinah North Governorate, calculated 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 Gulf Region method, which is the usual reference in Oman.
Adhan times in Sohar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Gulf Region method.
Sohar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sohar
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sohar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 39 min, compared with only 10 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 8:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:06 PM and 12:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sohar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:26 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:35 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
Sohar lies 190 km north-west of Bawshar, so Dhuhr in Sohar is called about 7 minutes later than in Bawshar. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sohar.
Finding the Qibla from Sohar
The Qibla in Sohar is at 262.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,759 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 262.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sohar
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sohar is around 5:18 AM and iftar at 6:03 PM, for a fast of 12 h 36 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:57 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Sohar on the map
Sohar lies at 24.3475° N, 56.7094° E, in Al Batinah North Governorate, in Oman. Close by you will find Liwá (25 km), Saham (27 km), and Shināş (50 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sohar
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman
- Population
- 108,274
- Coordinates
- 24.34745, 56.70937
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Gulf Region
- Qibla direction
- 262.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,759 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sohar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sohar is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:57 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sohar (UTC+4), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Sohar
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sohar
When is Fajr in Sohar?
Fajr in Sohar changes with the seasons: about 3:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sohar?
We use the Gulf Region method: Fajr at 19.5° and Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Sohar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sohar during Ramadan?
About 12 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sohar differ from Bawshar?
Yes. Sohar is 190 km from Bawshar, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sohar comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Bawshar.