Region · Sudan
Prayer times in Northern State
Salah times in Northern State (Sudan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Northern State has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Northern State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Northern State
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Northern State
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Northern State on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:54 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 18 min, compared with only 10 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:45 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:54 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Northern State and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:45 PM |
Compared with Khartoum, Dhuhr in Northern State is called about 12 minutes later than in Khartoum, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 20 minutes later than in the capital. Northern State is 533 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Northern State
From Northern State you pray towards the east, at an angle of 75.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,102 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Northern State and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Northern State
Fasting in Northern State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:58 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 45 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:10 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sudan.
Where Northern State is located
Northern State is one of the regions of Sudan. Its main city, Northern State, is at 19.3000° N, 29.5000° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Northern State
- Local name
- Northern
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sudan
- Coordinates
- 19.30000, 29.50000
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 75.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,102 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Northern State
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Northern State takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:42 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Northern State in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times in the cities of Northern State
- Prayer times in Dongola56,167
- Kuraymah19,593
- Salah times Wadi Halfa15,725
Nearby cities to Northern State
- River Nile390 km · east
- North Kordofan515 km · south
- Khartoum State538 km · south-east
- Northern Darfur561 km · south-west
- Red Sea650 km · east
- Al Jazirah664 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Northern State
Which calculation method is used for Northern State?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Northern State?
The Qibla in Northern State is 75.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,102 km away.
Do prayer times in Northern State differ from Khartoum?
Yes. Northern State is 533 km from Khartoum, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Northern State comes about 12 minutes later than in Khartoum.
When is Fajr in Northern State?
Fajr in Northern State changes with the seasons: about 3:54 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Northern State during Ramadan?
About 12 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.