Galkayo Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Galkayo, Somalia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Galkayo
- Fajr: 4:26 AM
- Sunrise: 5:42 AM
- Dhuhr: 11:57 AM
- Asr: 3:22 PM
- Maghrib: 6:11 PM
- Isha: 7:22 PM
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About Galkayo
Galkayo is one of the largest urban centres in Somalia and the administrative seat of the north-central Mudug region. Sitting on the high plateau of the interior at roughly 297 metres above sea level, it is a major crossroads town in the country's central belt. For its residents, the five daily prayers structure the rhythm of the day, and the schedule below gives accurate times for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha in Galkayo.
Prayer Times in Galkayo
Prayer times for Galkayo follow local time in the Africa/Mogadishu zone (East Africa Time), which does not observe daylight saving, so the clock stays consistent through the year. Because Galkayo lies close to the equator at about 6.8 degrees north, the length of daylight changes only slightly between seasons; Fajr and Isha stay relatively stable, and dawn and dusk shift little month to month. Times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method. The qibla, the direction of prayer toward the Kaaba in Mecca, is about 334 degrees from Galkayo, roughly north-northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Galkayo
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Galkayo?
The times shown for Galkayo use the Muslim World League calculation method, a widely adopted standard. The schedule reflects local East Africa Time in the Africa/Mogadishu zone.
Which direction is the qibla from Galkayo?
From Galkayo the qibla points toward the Kaaba in Mecca at a bearing of approximately 334 degrees, which is roughly north-northwest.
Do prayer times in Galkayo change much through the year?
Only modestly. Galkayo lies near the equator, so daylight length varies little between seasons and the daily prayer times stay fairly stable. Somalia does not observe daylight saving time, so there are no clock changes to account for.
Prayer Time FAQ for Galkayo
What time is Fajr prayer in Galkayo today?
Fajr prayer time in Galkayo today is 4:26 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Galkayo today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Galkayo today is 11:57 AM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Galkayo today?
Asr prayer time in Galkayo today is 3:22 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Galkayo today?
Maghrib prayer time in Galkayo today is 6:11 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Galkayo today?
Isha prayer time in Galkayo today is 7:22 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Galkayo?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Galkayo, around 11:57 AM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Galkayo?
The Qibla from Galkayo is 334°, facing north-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Galkayo
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Galkayo is 4:26 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Galkayo is 11:57 AM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Galkayo is 3:22 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Galkayo is 6:11 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Galkayo is 7:22 PM.
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