Region · South Sudan
Prayer times in Western Equatoria
Prayer times in Western Equatoria (South Sudan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Western Equatoria has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Western Equatoria
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Western Equatoria
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Western Equatoria
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Western Equatoria on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, against only 11 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 7:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Western Equatoria and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
Western Equatoria lies 355 km west of Juba, so Dhuhr in Western Equatoria comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Juba. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Western Equatoria.
Qibla direction in Western Equatoria
In Western Equatoria you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 32.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,243 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Western Equatoria and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Western Equatoria during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Western Equatoria is around 5:01 AM and iftar at 6:19 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:56 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, for a fast of 13 h 13 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Western Equatoria
Western Equatoria is one of the regions of South Sudan. Its main city, Yambio, is at 4.5708° N, 28.3942° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Western Equatoria
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- South Sudan
- Coordinates
- 4.57083, 28.39417
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 32.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,243 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Western Equatoria
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Western Equatoria takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:14 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Western Equatoria, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Western Equatoria
- Prayer times in Yambio40,382
Prayer times near Western Equatoria
- Lakes286 km · north-east
- Western Bahr al Ghazal351 km · north
- Central Equatoria355 km · east
- Jonglei395 km · north-east
- Warrap417 km · north
- Eastern Equatoria463 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Western Equatoria
What is the Qibla direction in Western Equatoria?
The Qibla in Western Equatoria is 32.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,243 km away.
Do prayer times in Western Equatoria differ from Juba?
Yes. Western Equatoria is 355 km from Juba, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Western Equatoria comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Juba.
When is Maghrib in Western Equatoria?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Western Equatoria 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 Fajr in Western Equatoria?
Fajr in Western Equatoria changes with the seasons: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 4:54 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.