Region · Sudan
Prayer times in Central Darfur
Prayer times in Central Darfur (Sudan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Central Darfur has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Central Darfur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Central Darfur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Central Darfur
It helps to know how prayer times in Central Darfur move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:37 AM on 21 June and 5:20 AM on 21 December, a shift of 43 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:07 PM and 6:54 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 51 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 24 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Khartoum, Dhuhr in Central Darfur comes about 37 minutes later than in Khartoum, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 31 minutes later than in the capital. Central Darfur is 1,058 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Central Darfur
The Qibla in Central Darfur is at 58.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,023 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 58.0°.
Fasting hours in Central Darfur during Ramadan
Fasting in Central Darfur, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:37 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sudan.
Where Central Darfur is located
Central Darfur is one of the regions of Sudan. Its main city, Central Darfur, is at 12.3833° N, 23.3000° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Central Darfur
- Local name
- Central Darfur State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sudan
- Coordinates
- 12.38333, 23.30000
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 58.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,023 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Central Darfur
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Central Darfur comes roughly 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:02 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Central Darfur and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Central Darfur
- Prayer times in Zalingei35,061
Prayer times near Central Darfur
- Western Darfur134 km · north-west
- Southern Darfur178 km · south-east
- Eastern Darfur374 km · east
- Northern Darfur467 km · north-east
- West Kordofan549 km · east
- North Kordofan761 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Central Darfur
When is Fajr in Central Darfur?
Fajr in Central Darfur depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Central Darfur?
The Qibla in Central Darfur is 58.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,023 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Central Darfur?
We use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method: Fajr at 19.5° and Isha when the sun is 17.5° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Central Darfur during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Central Darfur differ from Khartoum?
Yes. Central Darfur is 1,058 km from Khartoum, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Central Darfur comes about 37 minutes later than in Khartoum.