City · Central Equatoria
Prayer times in Yei
Looking for the prayer times in Yei? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Yei, Central Equatoria. Every figure is computed for 4.0944° N, 30.6764° E, which means the times match Yei itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Yei today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yei
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Yei by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Yei on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:32 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 22 min, compared with only 11 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:02 PM and 7:21 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yei and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:12 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:53 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:44 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:02 PM |
Compared with Juba, Dhuhr in Yei is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Juba, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Yei is 131 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Yei and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Yei is at 26.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,165 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 26.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Yei
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Yei is at about 4:51 AM and iftar at 6:11 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:10 PM, for a fast of 13 h 13 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Yei on the map
The coordinates of Yei are 4.0944° N and 30.6764° E. The nearest cities on our site are Juba (131 km), Parjok (202 km), and Torit (213 km). Juba, the nearest administrative centre, is 131 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Central Equatoria.
- Name
- Yei
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Equatoria, South Sudan
- Population
- 260,720
- Coordinates
- 4.09444, 30.67639
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 26.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,165 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Yei
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Yei is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:26 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Yei (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Yei
Prayer times in Yei: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Yei?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Yei?
The Qibla in Yei is 26.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,165 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Yei?
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 Yei during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Yei differ from Juba?
Yes. Yei is 131 km from Juba, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Yei comes about 4 minutes later than in Juba.