Region · Sudan
Prayer times in Northern Darfur
Prayer times in Northern Darfur (Sudan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Northern Darfur has 4 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Northern Darfur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Northern Darfur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Northern Darfur
Prayer times in Northern Darfur vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:19 AM and Maghrib at 6:52 PM, for a day of 13 h 05 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:17 AM and Maghrib to 5:51 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 11 min. The difference 1 h 54 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:47 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:06 PM |
Northern Darfur is located 758 km west of Khartoum, so Dhuhr in Northern Darfur is called about 28 minutes later than in Khartoum. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Northern Darfur.
Finding the Qibla from Northern Darfur
The Qibla in Northern Darfur is at 66.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,624 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 66.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Northern Darfur
Fasting in Northern Darfur, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 5:17 AM on the first day, 12 h 52 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:27 PM for a fast of 13 h 14 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sudan.
About Northern Darfur
Northern Darfur is one of the regions of Sudan. Its main city, Northern Darfur, lies at 16.0000° N, 25.5000° E. The region has 4 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Northern Darfur
- Local name
- North Darfur
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sudan
- Coordinates
- 16.00000, 25.50000
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 66.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,624 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Northern Darfur
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Northern Darfur comes about 72 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:56 PM instead of 3:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 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 offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Northern Darfur and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Northern Darfur
- Prayer times in Al-Fashir252,609
- Mellit50,165
- Salah times Kabkābīyah42,376
- Kutum34,694
Prayer times near Northern Darfur
- Western Darfur419 km · south-west
- Central Darfur467 km · south-west
- North Kordofan497 km · east
- Southern Darfur508 km · south
- Eastern Darfur548 km · south
- West Kordofan554 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Northern Darfur
How long is the fast in Northern Darfur 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.
When is Fajr in Northern Darfur?
Fajr in Northern Darfur depends on the season: about 4:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Northern Darfur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:51 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Northern Darfur?
The Qibla in Northern Darfur is 66.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,624 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Northern 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.