Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Ali Sabieh
- Fajr: 4:36 AM
- Sunrise: 5:53 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:16 PM
- Asr: 3:39 PM
- Maghrib: 6:37 PM
- Isha: 7:49 PM
Islamic Resources for Ali Sabieh
About Ali Sabieh
Ali Sabieh is the second-largest city in Djibouti and the administrative capital of the Ali Sabieh Region, set in the country's arid southern interior at an elevation of around 756 metres. It lies roughly 98 kilometres southwest of Djibouti City and just 10 kilometres north of the Ethiopian border, sitting along National Highway 5. With a population of about 37,900, the city serves as a regional hub for its surrounding district, and observing the daily prayers is part of everyday life for its predominantly Muslim community.
Prayer Times in Ali Sabieh
Prayer times on this page are calculated for Ali Sabieh using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across the region, and are shown in the Africa/Djibouti time zone (East Africa Time). Djibouti does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock does not shift between seasons. Because Ali Sabieh sits at a low latitude of about 11 degrees north, daylight length stays fairly even through the year, with only modest seasonal change between the times of Fajr and Isha. The live grid above shows the exact times for each prayer today. For Muslims facing the Kaaba in Makkah, the qibla from Ali Sabieh is roughly 345 degrees, pointing to the north-northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Ali Sabieh
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Ali Sabieh?
The times shown here use the Muslim World League calculation method, a widely accepted standard used across much of the region. The times are displayed in the Africa/Djibouti time zone (East Africa Time).
Which direction is the qibla from Ali Sabieh?
From Ali Sabieh, the qibla (the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah) is approximately 345 degrees, which points toward the north-northwest.
Do prayer times in Ali Sabieh change much through the year?
Because Ali Sabieh lies at a low latitude of about 11 degrees north, the length of daylight stays relatively stable year-round, so prayer times shift only modestly between seasons. Djibouti also does not observe daylight saving time, so there is no clock change to account for.
Prayer Time FAQ for Ali Sabieh
What time is Fajr prayer in Ali Sabieh today?
Fajr prayer time in Ali Sabieh today is 4:36 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Ali Sabieh today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Ali Sabieh today is 12:16 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Ali Sabieh today?
Asr prayer time in Ali Sabieh today is 3:39 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Ali Sabieh today?
Maghrib prayer time in Ali Sabieh today is 6:37 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Ali Sabieh today?
Isha prayer time in Ali Sabieh today is 7:49 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Ali Sabieh?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Ali Sabieh, around 12:16 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Ali Sabieh?
The Qibla from Ali Sabieh is 345°, facing north toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Ali Sabieh
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Ali Sabieh is 4:36 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Ali Sabieh is 12:16 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Ali Sabieh is 3:39 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Ali Sabieh is 6:37 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Ali Sabieh is 7:49 PM.
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