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Prayer times in Geneina
This page shows today’s prayer times in Geneina, Western Darfur, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is commonly used in Sudan.
Adhan times in Geneina today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Geneina
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Geneina
Prayer times in Geneina change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:38 AM and Maghrib at 7:00 PM, for a day of 12 h 55 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:25 AM and Maghrib to 6:08 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 20 min. The difference 1 h 35 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:22 PM |
Geneina lies 1,112 km west of Khartoum, so Dhuhr in Geneina comes roughly 40 minutes later than in Khartoum. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Geneina.
Qibla in Geneina and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Geneina is at 61.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,043 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 61.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Geneina
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Geneina is around 5:27 AM and iftar at 6:33 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:15 AM and iftar to 6:40 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Geneina on the map
The coordinates of Geneina are 13.4526° N and 22.4473° E. The closest places on our site are El Geneina Fort (3 km), 'Ārdamatā (5 km), and Zalingei (126 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Western Darfur.
- Name
- Geneina
- Local name
- Al-Junaynah
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Western Darfur, Sudan
- Population
- 162,981
- Coordinates
- 13.45262, 22.44725
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 61.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,043 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Geneina
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Geneina takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Geneina and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Geneina
- El Geneina Fort3 km · north-east
- 'Ārdamatā5 km · north-east
- Zalingei126 km · south-east
- Kabkābīyah178 km · east
- Kas225 km · south-east
- Kutum254 km · east
- Rahad al Bardi286 km · south-east
- Nyala307 km · south-east
Prayer times in Geneina: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Geneina differ from Khartoum?
Yes. Geneina is 1,112 km from Khartoum, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Geneina comes roughly 40 minutes later than in Khartoum.
How long is the fast in Geneina during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Geneina?
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 Geneina?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 7:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Geneina?
Fajr in Geneina changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.