City · Lower Shabeelle
Prayer times in Wanlaweyn
This page shows today’s salah times in Wanlaweyn, Lower Shabeelle, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Somalia.
Today’s prayer times in Wanlaweyn
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Wanlaweyn
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Wanlaweyn
Prayer times in Wanlaweyn vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:38 AM and Maghrib at 6:10 PM, for a day of 12 h 16 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:44 AM and Maghrib to 5:58 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 58 min. The difference 0 h 18 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:44 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:23 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:08 PM |
Compared with Mogadishu, Dhuhr in Wanlaweyn is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Mogadishu, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Wanlaweyn is 79 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Wanlaweyn and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Wanlaweyn is at 345.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,162 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 345.7°.
Fasting hours in Wanlaweyn during Ramadan
Ramadan in Wanlaweyn: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:15 PM, about 13 h 12 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 Wanlaweyn is located
The coordinates of Wanlaweyn are 2.6185° N and 44.8938° E. The nearest cities on our site are Afgooye (59 km), Giohar (70 km), and Mogadishu (82 km). Afgooye, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Lower Shabeelle.
- Name
- Wanlaweyn
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lower Shabeelle, Somalia
- Population
- 22,022
- Coordinates
- 2.61850, 44.89380
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 345.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,162 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Wanlaweyn
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Wanlaweyn comes roughly 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:27 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Wanlaweyn and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Wanlaweyn
- Afgooye59 km · south-east
- Giohar70 km · east
- Mogadishu82 km · south-east
- Buurhakaba93 km · west
- Qoryooley101 km · south-west
- Merca101 km · south
- Baidoa149 km · west
- Buulobarde156 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wanlaweyn
Which calculation method is used for Wanlaweyn?
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 Wanlaweyn 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.
When is Fajr in Wanlaweyn?
Fajr in Wanlaweyn depends on the season: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 4:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Wanlaweyn?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:58 PM on 21 December and 6:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Wanlaweyn differ from Mogadishu?
Yes. Wanlaweyn is 79 km from Mogadishu, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Wanlaweyn is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Mogadishu.