City · Awdal
Prayer times in Boorama
This page shows today’s prayer times in Boorama, Awdal, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Somalia.
Today’s prayer times in Boorama
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Boorama prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Boorama
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Boorama on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, compared with only 11 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 7:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Boorama and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
Boorama lies 908 km north of Mogadishu, so Dhuhr in Boorama is called about 9 minutes later than in Mogadishu. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Boorama.
Qibla direction in Boorama
In Boorama you pray towards the north, at an angle of 344.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,327 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Boorama and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Boorama during Ramadan
For those fasting in Boorama, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:14 PM and imsak at 5:07 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:18 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Somalia.
Where Boorama is located
Boorama lies at 9.9361° N, 43.1828° E, in Awdal, in Somalia. The nearest administrative centre is Hargeisa, 105 km away. Close by you will find Baki (23 km), Ruqi (27 km), and Tog Wajaale (41 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Boorama
- Local name
- Borama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Awdal, Somalia
- Population
- 597,842
- Coordinates
- 9.93611, 43.18278
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 344.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,327 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Boorama
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Boorama comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:15 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Boorama and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Boorama
Do prayer times in Boorama differ from Mogadishu?
Yes. Boorama is 908 km from Mogadishu, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Boorama comes about 9 minutes later than in Mogadishu.
When is Fajr in Boorama?
Fajr in Boorama changes with the seasons: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Boorama?
The Qibla in Boorama is 344.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,327 km away.
How long is the fast in Boorama during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 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 Boorama?
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.