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Prayer times in Bawshar
This page shows today’s salah times in Bawshar, Muscat 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Gulf Region method, which is commonly used in Oman.
Adhan times in Bawshar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Gulf Region method.
Prayer calendar for Bawshar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bawshar
Prayer times in Bawshar change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:45 AM and Maghrib at 6:56 PM, giving a day of 13 h 35 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:16 AM and Maghrib to 5:25 PM, and the day is just 10 h 41 min. The difference 2 h 54 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:45 AM | 5:20 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:55 PM |
Bawshar is the capital of Oman, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities in the east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Oman.
Finding the Qibla from Bawshar
The Qibla in Bawshar is at 266.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,922 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 266.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Bawshar
For those fasting in Bawshar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:58 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 37 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Oman.
Bawshar on the map
The coordinates of Bawshar are 23.5777° N and 58.3998° E. The closest places on our site are Muscat (1 km), Seeb (24 km), and Bidbid (34 km). Muscat, the nearest administrative centre, is 1 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Muscat Governorate.
- Name
- Bawshar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Muscat Governorate, Oman
- Population
- 383,257
- Coordinates
- 23.57769, 58.39982
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Gulf Region
- Qibla direction
- 266.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,922 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bawshar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bawshar is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:14 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Bawshar, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Bawshar
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bawshar
When is Fajr in Bawshar?
Fajr in Bawshar changes with the seasons: about 3:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Bawshar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Bawshar?
The Qibla in Bawshar is 266.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,922 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Bawshar?
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 Bawshar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.