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Prayer times in Buurhakaba
This page shows today’s salah times in Buurhakaba, Bay, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Somalia.
Today’s prayer times in Buurhakaba
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Buurhakaba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Buurhakaba by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Buurhakaba move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:41 AM on 21 June and 4:48 AM on 21 December, a shift of 6 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:00 PM and 6:14 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 17 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 58 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
Buurhakaba lies 161 km north-west of Mogadishu, so Dhuhr in Buurhakaba is called about 5 minutes later than in Mogadishu. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Buurhakaba.
Qibla in Buurhakaba and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Buurhakaba is at 347.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,121 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 347.8°.
Fasting hours in Buurhakaba during Ramadan
Fasting in Buurhakaba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 4:56 AM on the first day, 13 h 12 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 PM for a fast of 13 h 14 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Somalia.
Buurhakaba on the map
The coordinates of Buurhakaba are 2.8026° N and 44.0781° E. The nearest cities on our site are Baidoa (59 km), Wanlaweyn (93 km), and Qoryooley (124 km). Baidoa, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Bay.
- Name
- Buurhakaba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bay, Somalia
- Population
- 27,792
- Coordinates
- 2.80257, 44.07805
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 347.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,121 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Buurhakaba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Buurhakaba takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 58 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:31 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Buurhakaba and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Buurhakaba
How long is the fast in Buurhakaba during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 12 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Buurhakaba?
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 Buurhakaba?
Fajr in Buurhakaba depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 4:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Buurhakaba?
The Qibla in Buurhakaba is 347.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,121 km away.
Do prayer times in Buurhakaba differ from Mogadishu?
Yes. Buurhakaba is 161 km from Mogadishu, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Buurhakaba is called about 5 minutes later than in Mogadishu.