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Prayer times in Mocha
Looking for the adhan times in Mocha? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mocha, Taiz Governorate. Every figure is computed for 13.3181° N, 43.2499° E, so the times reflect Mocha itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Mocha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mocha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mocha by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mocha on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 55 min, against only 11 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mocha and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:57 PM |
Mocha is located 250 km south-west of Sanaa, so Dhuhr in Mocha comes about 4 minutes later than in Sanaa. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mocha.
Qibla direction in Mocha
From Mocha you pray towards the north, at an angle of 338.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 972 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mocha 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mocha
For those fasting in Mocha, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:10 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 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.
Mocha on the map
The coordinates of Mocha are 13.3181° N and 43.2499° E. The closest places on our site are Taiz (88 km), Zabīd (98 km), and Dhī as Sufāl (110 km). Taiz, the nearest administrative centre, is 88 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Taiz Governorate.
- Name
- Mocha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Taiz Governorate, Yemen
- Population
- 16,794
- Coordinates
- 13.31814, 43.24991
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 338.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 972 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mocha
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mocha takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:43 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mocha (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Mocha
- Taiz88 km · east
- Zabīd98 km · north
- Dhī as Sufāl110 km · north-east
- Ibb124 km · north-east
- Bayt al Faqīh133 km · north
- Al Jabin159 km · north
- Yarīm163 km · north-east
- Dhale166 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mocha
How long is the fast in Mocha 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.
Which calculation method is used for Mocha?
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.
What time is Fajr in Mocha?
Fajr in Mocha depends on the season: about 4:22 AM on 21 June and about 5:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Mocha?
The Qibla in Mocha is 338.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 972 km away.
Do prayer times in Mocha differ from Sanaa?
Yes. Mocha is 250 km from Sanaa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mocha comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Sanaa.