City · Lower Shabeelle
Prayer times in Afgooye
Muslims living in Afgooye can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Afgooye is a city in Somalia, in Lower Shabeelle, with about 65,461 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Afgooye today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Afgooye prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Afgooye
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Afgooye on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 15 min, compared with only 12 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 7:20 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Afgooye and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:11 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:42 AM | 5:57 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:08 PM |
Afgooye is located 24 km north-west of Mogadishu, so Dhuhr in Afgooye comes about 1 minute 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 Afgooye.
Qibla in Afgooye and distance to Makkah
From Afgooye you face towards the north, at an angle of 345.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,220 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Afgooye 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 Afgooye
Ramadan in Afgooye: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:15 PM, roughly 13 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 1 minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Afgooye is located
The coordinates of Afgooye are 2.1381° N and 45.1212° E. The closest places on our site are Mogadishu (27 km), Wanlaweyn (59 km), and Merca (61 km). Mogadishu, the nearest administrative centre, is 27 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Lower Shabeelle.
- Name
- Afgooye
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lower Shabeelle, Somalia
- Population
- 65,461
- Coordinates
- 2.13810, 45.12120
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 345.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,220 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Afgooye
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Afgooye takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 58 minutes around 21 June: 3:28 PM for the majority, 4:26 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Afgooye and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Afgooye
- Mogadishu27 km · south-east
- Wanlaweyn59 km · north-west
- Merca61 km · south-west
- Qoryooley76 km · south-west
- Giohar83 km · north-east
- Buurhakaba137 km · north-west
- Baidoa196 km · north-west
- Buulobarde197 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Afgooye
Do prayer times in Afgooye differ from Mogadishu?
Yes. Afgooye is 24 km from Mogadishu, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Afgooye is called roughly 1 minute later than in Mogadishu.
What time is Fajr in Afgooye?
Fajr in Afgooye changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 4:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Afgooye?
The Qibla in Afgooye is 345.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,220 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Afgooye?
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 Afgooye?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 December and 6:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.