Region · Sudan
Prayer times in Western Darfur
Salah times in Western Darfur (Sudan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Western Darfur has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Western Darfur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Western Darfur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Western Darfur change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Western Darfur move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:37 AM on 21 June and 5:24 AM on 21 December, a shift of 47 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:07 PM and 6:59 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 55 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 20 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:21 PM |
Compared with Khartoum, Dhuhr in Western Darfur is called roughly 40 minutes later than in Khartoum, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 36 minutes later than in the capital. Western Darfur is 1,090 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Western Darfur and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Western Darfur: 61.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,024 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Western Darfur is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Western Darfur
For those fasting in Western Darfur, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:39 PM for a fast of 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sudan.
Where Western Darfur is located
Western Darfur is one of the regions of Sudan. Its main city, Western Darfur, is at 13.4167° N, 22.6667° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Western Darfur
- Local name
- West Darfur
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sudan
- Coordinates
- 13.41667, 22.66667
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 61.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,024 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Western Darfur
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Western Darfur takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:57 PM for the majority, 5:06 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Western Darfur in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Cities and towns in Western Darfur
- Prayer times in Geneina162,981
- El Geneina Fort134,264
- Salah times 'Ārdamatā55,637
Nearby cities to Western Darfur
- Central Darfur134 km · south-east
- Southern Darfur304 km · south-east
- Northern Darfur419 km · north-east
- Eastern Darfur486 km · south-east
- West Kordofan638 km · east
- North Kordofan796 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Western Darfur
How long is the fast in Western Darfur during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Western Darfur?
The Qibla in Western Darfur is 61.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,024 km away.
Do prayer times in Western Darfur differ from Khartoum?
Yes. Western Darfur is 1,090 km from Khartoum, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Western Darfur comes about 40 minutes later than in Khartoum.
When is Fajr in Western Darfur?
Fajr in Western Darfur depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Western 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.