Regional capital · Ibb Governorate
Prayer times in Ibb
This page shows today’s salah times in Ibb, Ibb Governorate, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Yemen.
Today’s prayer times in Ibb
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ibb prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ibb change through the year
Prayer times in Ibb change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:17 AM and Maghrib at 6:34 PM, for a day of 12 h 57 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:40 PM, and the day is just 11 h 18 min. That is a difference of 1 h 39 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 | 4:57 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:52 PM |
Ibb lies 156 km south of Sanaa, so Dhuhr in Ibb practically coincides with Sanaa. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ibb.
Qibla direction in Ibb
From Ibb you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 331.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 949 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ibb 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.
Ramadan timetable for Ibb
For those fasting in Ibb, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 12 h 49 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Yemen.
About Ibb
Ibb is located at 13.9667° N, 44.1833° E, in Ibb Governorate, in Yemen. Close by you will find Dhī as Sufāl (16 km), Yarīm (42 km), and Taiz (46 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ibb
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ibb Governorate, Yemen
- Population
- 771,514
- Coordinates
- 13.96667, 44.18333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 331.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 949 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ibb
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ibb comes roughly 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:40 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:11 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ibb (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Ibb
- Dhī as Sufāl16 km · south-west
- Yarīm42 km · north-east
- Taiz46 km · south
- Dhale66 km · south-east
- Dhamar68 km · north
- Zabīd97 km · west
- Al Jabin103 km · north-west
- Bayt al Faqīh111 km · north-west
Prayer times in Ibb: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ibb during Ramadan?
About 12 h 49 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 Ibb?
The Qibla in Ibb is 331.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 949 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ibb?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ibb?
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 Ibb differ from Sanaa?
Yes. Ibb is 156 km from Sanaa, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ibb comes at almost exactly the same time as Sanaa.