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Prayer times in Sh'īarīah
Looking for the prayer times in Sh'īarīah? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Sh'īarīah, Eastern Darfur. Every figure is computed for 12.4388° N, 25.5811° E, which means the times match Sh'īarīah itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Sh'īarīah
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Sh'īarīah prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sh'īarīah by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sh'īarīah on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:28 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 51 min, compared with only 11 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 8:02 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sh'īarīah and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:11 PM |
Sh'īarīah is located 826 km south-west of Khartoum, so Dhuhr in Sh'īarīah is called about 28 minutes later than in Khartoum. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sh'īarīah.
Qibla in Sh'īarīah and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Sh'īarīah is at 54.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,813 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 54.7°.
Fasting hours in Sh'īarīah during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sh'īarīah is at about 5:13 AM and iftar at 6:22 PM, for a fast of 12 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:02 AM and iftar to 6:28 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Sh'īarīah is located
Sh'īarīah is located at 12.4388° N, 25.5811° E, in Eastern Darfur, in Sudan. The nearest administrative centre is Nyala, 88 km away. Close by you will find Nyala (88 km), El Daein (124 km), and Al-Fashir (135 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sh'īarīah
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Darfur, Sudan
- Population
- 48,966
- Coordinates
- 12.43883, 25.58112
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 54.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,813 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sh'īarīah
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sh'īarīah comes about 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sh'īarīah
When is Maghrib in Sh'īarīah?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sh'īarīah during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Sh'īarīah?
Fajr in Sh'īarīah depends on the season: about 4:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sh'īarīah?
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.
Do prayer times in Sh'īarīah differ from Khartoum?
Yes. Sh'īarīah is 826 km from Khartoum, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sh'īarīah is called roughly 28 minutes later than in Khartoum.