Region · South Sudan
Prayer times in Eastern Equatoria
Prayer times in Eastern Equatoria (South Sudan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Eastern Equatoria has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Eastern Equatoria
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Eastern Equatoria
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Eastern Equatoria by season
Prayer times in Eastern Equatoria change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:24 AM and Maghrib at 6:03 PM, for a day of 12 h 23 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:37 AM and Maghrib to 5:44 PM, and the day is just 11 h 52 min. That is a difference of 0 h 31 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:54 PM |
Compared with Juba, Dhuhr in Eastern Equatoria is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Juba, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Eastern Equatoria is 120 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Eastern Equatoria
Qibla direction for Eastern Equatoria: 21.9° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,047 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Eastern Equatoria remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Eastern Equatoria during Ramadan
For those fasting in Eastern Equatoria, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:03 PM and imsak at 4:44 AM on the first day, 13 h 09 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:02 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in South Sudan.
About Eastern Equatoria
Eastern Equatoria is one of the regions of South Sudan. Its main city, Torit, lies at 4.4118° N, 32.5705° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Eastern Equatoria
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- South Sudan
- Coordinates
- 4.41177, 32.57046
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,047 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Eastern Equatoria
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Eastern Equatoria is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:57 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:19 PM for the majority, 4:18 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Eastern Equatoria (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Salah times across Eastern Equatoria
- Prayer times in Parjok49,000
- Torit20,048
Prayer times near Eastern Equatoria
- Central Equatoria120 km · north-west
- Jonglei229 km · north-west
- Lakes416 km · north-west
- Western Equatoria463 km · west
- Upper Nile578 km · north
- Unity620 km · north-west
Prayer times in Eastern Equatoria: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Eastern Equatoria?
The Qibla in Eastern Equatoria is 21.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,047 km away.
How long is the fast in Eastern Equatoria during Ramadan?
About 13 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Eastern Equatoria?
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.
Do prayer times in Eastern Equatoria differ from Juba?
Yes. Eastern Equatoria is 120 km from Juba, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Eastern Equatoria is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Juba.
When is Fajr in Eastern Equatoria?
Fajr in Eastern Equatoria depends on the season: about 4:24 AM on 21 June and about 4:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.