Regional capital · Abyan Governorate
Prayer times in Zinjibar
Muslims living in Zinjibar can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Zinjibar is a regional capital in Yemen, in Abyan Governorate, with about 19,879 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Zinjibar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zinjibar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zinjibar change through the year
Prayer times in Zinjibar vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:14 AM and Maghrib at 6:27 PM, for a day of 12 h 54 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:00 AM and Maghrib to 5:37 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 21 min. That is a difference of 1 h 33 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:16 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:49 PM |
Zinjibar lies 280 km south-east of Sanaa, so Dhuhr in Zinjibar comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Sanaa. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zinjibar.
Qibla in Zinjibar and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Zinjibar is at 328.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,094 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 328.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zinjibar
Ramadan in Zinjibar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:02 PM, about 12 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Zinjibar
Zinjibar lies at 13.1287° N, 45.3807° E, in Abyan Governorate, in Yemen. Close by you will find Aden (54 km), Lahij (55 km), and Dhale (94 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zinjibar
- Local name
- Zinjibār
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Abyan Governorate, Yemen
- Population
- 19,879
- Coordinates
- 13.12871, 45.38073
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 328.2° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,094 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zinjibar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zinjibar is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Zinjibar and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zinjibar
When is Fajr in Zinjibar?
Fajr in Zinjibar depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Zinjibar?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Zinjibar differ from Sanaa?
Yes. Zinjibar is 280 km from Sanaa, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Zinjibar is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Sanaa.
How long is the fast in Zinjibar during Ramadan?
About 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Zinjibar?
The Qibla in Zinjibar is 328.2° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,094 km away.