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Prayer times in Omdurman
Looking for the prayer times in Omdurman? 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 Omdurman, Khartoum State. Every figure is computed for 15.6445° N, 32.4777° E, which means the times match Omdurman itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Omdurman
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Omdurman
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Omdurman
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Omdurman on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:52 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 03 min, compared with only 11 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 7:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Omdurman and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:52 AM | 5:20 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:17 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:12 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:39 PM |
Omdurman lies 18 km north-west of Khartoum, so Dhuhr in Omdurman practically coincides with Khartoum. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Omdurman.
Qibla in Omdurman and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Omdurman is at 49.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,006 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 49.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Omdurman
Ramadan in Omdurman: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:51 PM, about 12 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 22 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Omdurman on the map
Omdurman is located at 15.6445° N, 32.4777° E, in Khartoum State, in Sudan. The nearest administrative centre is Khartoum, 12 km away. Close by you will find Bahri (6 km), Khartoum (12 km), and Al Qiţena (88 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Omdurman
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Khartoum State, Sudan
- Population
- 1,849,659
- Coordinates
- 15.64453, 32.47773
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 49.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,006 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Omdurman
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Omdurman is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:58 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 71 minutes around 21 June: 3:17 PM for the majority, 4:28 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Omdurman, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Omdurman
- Bahri6 km · east
- Khartoum12 km · south-east
- Al Qiţena88 km · south
- Al-Quṭaynah104 km · south
- Al Hilāliyya113 km · south-east
- Al Hasaheisa133 km · south-east
- Rufā‘a137 km · south-east
- Shendi155 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Omdurman
Do prayer times in Omdurman differ from Khartoum?
Yes. Omdurman is 18 km from Khartoum, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Omdurman comes at almost exactly the same time as Khartoum.
Which calculation method is used for Omdurman?
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.
When is Maghrib in Omdurman?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 December and 6:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Omdurman?
The Qibla in Omdurman is 49.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,006 km away.
How long is the fast in Omdurman during Ramadan?
About 12 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.