Capital city · Central Equatoria
Prayer times in Juba
This page shows today’s prayer times in Juba, Central Equatoria, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in South Sudan.
Adhan times in Juba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Juba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Juba change through the year
Prayer times in Juba vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:27 AM and Maghrib at 6:08 PM, for a day of 12 h 24 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:41 AM and Maghrib to 5:47 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 51 min. The difference 0 h 34 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:10 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:57 PM |
Juba is the capital of South Sudan, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities in the east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in South Sudan.
Finding the Qibla from Juba
The Qibla in Juba is at 25.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,046 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 25.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Juba
Ramadan in Juba: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:06 PM, roughly 13 h 08 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 5 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Juba on the map
The coordinates of Juba are 4.8517° N and 31.5825° E. The closest places on our site are Torit (120 km), Yei (131 km), and Parjok (148 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Central Equatoria.
- Name
- Juba
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Central Equatoria, South Sudan
- Population
- 450,000
- Coordinates
- 4.85165, 31.58247
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 25.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,046 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Juba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Juba takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:23 PM for the majority, 4:23 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Juba, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Juba
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Juba
What is the Qibla direction in Juba?
The Qibla in Juba is 25.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,046 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Juba?
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 Juba during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Juba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 December and 6:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Juba?
Fajr in Juba depends on the season: about 4:27 AM on 21 June and about 4:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.