Capital city · Amanat Alasimah
Prayer times in Sanaa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Yemen.
Adhan times in Sanaa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sanaa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sanaa change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Sanaa move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:13 AM on 21 June and 5:08 AM on 21 December, a shift of 54 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:38 PM and 6:36 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 02 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 13 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 | 4:56 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:50 PM |
Sanaa is the capital of Yemen, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Yemen.
Finding the Qibla from Sanaa
The Qibla in Sanaa is at 326.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 818 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 326.3°.
Fasting hours in Sanaa during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sanaa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 5:08 AM on the first day, 12 h 47 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:12 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Yemen.
Sanaa on the map
Sanaa is located at 15.3545° N, 44.2065° E, in Amanat Alasimah, in Yemen. Nearby places include Saḩar (12 km), Sayyān (24 km), and 'Amran (44 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sanaa
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Amanat Alasimah, Yemen
- Population
- 1,937,451
- Coordinates
- 15.35452, 44.20646
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 326.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 818 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sanaa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sanaa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 71 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Sanaa, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Sanaa
Prayer times in Sanaa: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Sanaa?
The Qibla in Sanaa is 326.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 818 km away.
When is Fajr in Sanaa?
Fajr in Sanaa depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Sanaa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 6:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sanaa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sanaa?
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.