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Prayer times in Dhabad
This page shows today’s salah times in Dhabad, Galguduud, 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.
Prayer times in Dhabad today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dhabad
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dhabad by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Dhabad move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:25 AM on 21 June and 4:44 AM on 21 December, a difference of 20 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:45 PM and 6:11 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 30 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 45 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 | 4:49 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:44 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:55 PM |
Compared with Mogadishu, Dhuhr in Dhabad is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Mogadishu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes later than in the capital. Dhabad is 504 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Dhabad
The Qibla in Dhabad is at 337.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,813 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 337.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dhabad
Ramadan in Dhabad: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:05 PM, about 13 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 7 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Dhabad is located
The coordinates of Dhabad are 6.4317° N and 46.4619° E. The nearest cities on our site are Cabudwaaq (33 km), Saaxo (53 km), and Dusa Marreb (100 km). Dusa Marreb, the nearest administrative centre, is 100 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Galguduud.
- Name
- Dhabad
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Galguduud, Somalia
- Population
- 36,000
- Coordinates
- 6.43167, 46.46194
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 337.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,813 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Dhabad
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Dhabad comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:02 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Dhabad (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Dhabad
- Cabudwaaq33 km · south-west
- Saaxo53 km · north-east
- Dusa Marreb100 km · south
- Balanbale107 km · south-west
- Gaalkacyo113 km · east
- Beledweyne234 km · south-west
- Las Anod248 km · north-east
- Ceeldheer298 km · south
Prayer times in Dhabad: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Dhabad during Ramadan?
About 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Dhabad?
The Qibla in Dhabad is 337.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,813 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dhabad?
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 Maghrib in Dhabad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 6:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Dhabad differ from Mogadishu?
Yes. Dhabad is 504 km from Mogadishu, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Dhabad comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Mogadishu.