Region · South Sudan
Prayer times in Upper Nile
Prayer times in Upper Nile (South Sudan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Upper Nile has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Upper Nile today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Upper Nile
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Upper Nile change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Upper Nile on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, against only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 7:28 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:46 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Upper Nile and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:49 PM |
Upper Nile lies 521 km north of Juba, so Dhuhr in Upper Nile comes at almost exactly the same time as Juba. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Upper Nile.
Qibla in Upper Nile and distance to Makkah
In Upper Nile you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 32.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,584 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Upper Nile 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Upper Nile
Fasting in Upper Nile, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:01 PM and imsak at 4:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in South Sudan.
Upper Nile on the map
Upper Nile is one of the regions of South Sudan. Its main city, Malakal, lies at 9.5334° N, 31.6605° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Upper Nile
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- South Sudan
- Coordinates
- 9.53342, 31.66049
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 32.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,584 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Upper Nile
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Upper Nile comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:27 PM instead of 3:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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Cities and towns in Upper Nile
- Prayer times in Malakal160,765
Prayer times near Upper Nile
- Unity207 km · west
- Jonglei370 km · south
- Lakes374 km · south-west
- Warrap427 km · west
- Western Bahr al Ghazal452 km · south-west
- Northern Bahr al Ghazal476 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Upper Nile
What is the Qibla direction in Upper Nile?
The Qibla in Upper Nile is 32.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,584 km away.
When is Maghrib in Upper Nile?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 6:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Upper Nile?
Fajr in Upper Nile changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 June and about 4:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Upper Nile differ from Juba?
Yes. Upper Nile is 521 km from Juba, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Upper Nile comes at almost exactly the same time as Juba.
How long is the fast in Upper Nile during Ramadan?
About 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.