Regional capital · Central Darfur
Prayer times in Zalingei
Looking for the prayer times in Zalingei? 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 Zalingei, Central Darfur. Every figure is computed for 12.9092° N, 23.4706° E, so the times reflect Zalingei itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Zalingei today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zalingei
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zalingei by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Zalingei move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:35 AM on 21 June and 5:20 AM on 21 December, a shift of 45 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 6:54 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 53 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 22 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:35 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:19 PM |
Zalingei is located 1,021 km west of Khartoum, so Dhuhr in Zalingei is called about 36 minutes later than in Khartoum. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zalingei.
Qibla direction in Zalingei
The Qibla in Zalingei is at 59.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,977 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 59.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zalingei
Ramadan in Zalingei: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:30 PM, roughly 12 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, longer by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Zalingei is located
Zalingei is located at 12.9092° N, 23.4706° E, in Central Darfur, in Sudan. Close by you will find Kas (99 km), Kabkābīyah (106 km), and 'Ārdamatā (124 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zalingei
- Local name
- Zalinjay
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Central Darfur, Sudan
- Population
- 35,061
- Coordinates
- 12.90918, 23.47058
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 59.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,977 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zalingei
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zalingei is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:54 PM for the majority, 5:02 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Zalingei, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Zalingei
- Kas99 km · south-east
- Kabkābīyah106 km · north-east
- 'Ārdamatā124 km · north-west
- Geneina126 km · north-west
- El Geneina Fort126 km · north-west
- Nyala181 km · south-east
- Rahad al Bardi184 km · south
- Kutum193 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zalingei
What time is Fajr in Zalingei?
Fajr in Zalingei changes with the seasons: about 4:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Zalingei differ from Khartoum?
Yes. Zalingei is 1,021 km from Khartoum, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Zalingei is called about 36 minutes later than in Khartoum.
What is the Qibla direction in Zalingei?
The Qibla in Zalingei is 59.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,977 km away.
When is Maghrib in Zalingei?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 6:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zalingei?
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.