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Prayer times in Shu‘fāţ
This page shows today’s prayer times in Shu‘fāţ, West Bank, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Palestine.
Today’s prayer times in Shu‘fāţ
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shu‘fāţ
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shu‘fāţ by season
Prayer times in Shu‘fāţ vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:54 AM and Maghrib at 7:48 PM, giving a day of 14 h 14 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:08 AM and Maghrib to 4:39 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 04 min. The difference 4 h 10 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:48 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:35 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:21 PM | 4:39 PM | 6:01 PM |
Shu‘fāţ lies right next to Şūr Bāhir (6 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Shu‘fāţ comes at almost exactly the same time as Şūr Bāhir. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Shu‘fāţ
The Qibla in Shu‘fāţ is at 157.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,242 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 157.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shu‘fāţ
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shu‘fāţ is around 4:55 AM and iftar at 5:19 PM, for a fast of 12 h 14 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:26 AM and iftar to 5:43 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Shu‘fāţ
The coordinates of Shu‘fāţ are 31.8165° N and 35.2275° E. The closest places on our site are Beit Hanina (2 km), Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd (4 km), and ‘Aţārūt (6 km). Bethlehem, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across West Bank.
- Name
- Shu‘fāţ
- Type
- City
- Part of
- West Bank, Palestine
- Population
- 35,000
- Coordinates
- 31.81651, 35.22745
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 157.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,242 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shu‘fāţ
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shu‘fāţ comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:38 PM instead of 4:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:47 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Shu‘fāţ 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 Shu‘fāţ
- Beit Hanina2 km · north
- Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd4 km · north
- ‘Aţārūt6 km · north
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah6 km · south-east
- Şūr Bāhir9 km · south
- Ramallah10 km · north
- Al Bīrah10 km · north
- Bayt Jālā12 km · south
Prayer times in Shu‘fāţ: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Shu‘fāţ differ from Şūr Bāhir?
Hardly: Shu‘fāţ is only 6 km from Şūr Bāhir, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Shu‘fāţ?
Fajr in Shu‘fāţ changes with the seasons: about 3:54 AM on 21 June and about 5:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Shu‘fāţ during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Shu‘fāţ?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Shu‘fāţ?
The Qibla in Shu‘fāţ is 157.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,242 km away.