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Prayer times in Awdal
This page gives today’s prayer times in Awdal, a region of Somalia, together with links to the 4 cities of Awdal that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Awdal; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Awdal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Awdal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Awdal by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Awdal on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:28 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, compared with only 11 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 7:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Awdal and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:46 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:00 PM |
Awdal is located 961 km north of Mogadishu, so Dhuhr in Awdal is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Mogadishu. This difference comes from 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 Awdal.
Qibla in Awdal and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Awdal: 342.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,276 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Awdal remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Awdal
For those fasting in Awdal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:12 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Somalia.
Where Awdal is located
Awdal is one of the regions of Somalia. Its main city, Awdal, is at 10.5000° N, 43.5000° E. The region has 4 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Awdal
- Local name
- Gobolka Awdal
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Somalia
- Coordinates
- 10.50000, 43.50000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 342.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,276 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Awdal
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Awdal comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:40 PM instead of 3:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times in the cities of Awdal
- Prayer times in Boorama597,842
- Ruqi148,702
- Salah times Baki20,000
- Zeila18,600
Prayer times near Awdal
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Awdal
What is the Qibla direction in Awdal?
The Qibla in Awdal is 342.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,276 km away.
How long is the fast in Awdal during Ramadan?
About 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Awdal?
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.
When is Fajr in Awdal?
Fajr in Awdal changes with the seasons: about 4:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Awdal differ from Mogadishu?
Yes. Awdal is 961 km from Mogadishu, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Awdal is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Mogadishu.