Regional capital · Bakool
Prayer times in Oddur
Residents of and visitors to Oddur can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Oddur is a regional capital in Somalia, in Bakool, with about 12,500 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Oddur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Oddur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Oddur change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Oddur on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 22 min, compared with only 11 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:09 PM and 7:28 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oddur and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:04 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:09 PM |
Oddur lies 280 km north-west of Mogadishu, so Dhuhr in Oddur comes about 6 minutes later than in Mogadishu. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Oddur.
Qibla in Oddur and distance to Makkah
From Oddur you face towards the north, at an angle of 347.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,973 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Oddur and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Oddur
Ramadan in Oddur: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:18 PM, roughly 13 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 4 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Oddur on the map
The coordinates of Oddur are 4.1213° N and 43.8895° E. The closest places on our site are Baidoa (115 km), Buurhakaba (148 km), and Luuq (153 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Bakool.
- Name
- Oddur
- Local name
- Xuddur
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Bakool, Somalia
- Population
- 12,500
- Coordinates
- 4.12129, 43.88945
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 347.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,973 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Oddur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Oddur comes roughly 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:33 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:12 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Oddur, 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.
Nearby cities to Oddur
- Baidoa115 km · south
- Buurhakaba148 km · south
- Luuq153 km · west
- Beledweyne161 km · north-east
- Buulobarde188 km · east
- Wanlaweyn201 km · south-east
- Garbahaarrey205 km · south-west
- Dinsoor216 km · south-west
Prayer times in Oddur: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Oddur?
Fajr in Oddur changes with the seasons: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 4:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Oddur differ from Mogadishu?
Yes. Oddur is 280 km from Mogadishu, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Oddur is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Mogadishu.
Which calculation method is used for Oddur?
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.
How long is the fast in Oddur during Ramadan?
About 13 h 09 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 Oddur?
The Qibla in Oddur is 347.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,973 km away.