Hargeisa Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Hargeisa, Somalia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Hargeisa
- Fajr: 4:34 AM
- Sunrise: 5:51 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:11 PM
- Asr: 3:35 PM
- Maghrib: 6:29 PM
- Isha: 7:40 PM
Islamic Resources for Hargeisa
About Hargeisa
Hargeisa sits at about 1,260 metres in the highlands of the Horn of Africa and is the largest city and seat of government of Somaliland, a self-declared and partially recognised state that the wider world still regards as part of Somalia. It also serves as the regional capital of Maroodi Jeeh, with a population of around 760,000. For the city's overwhelmingly Muslim community, this page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times.
Hargeisa is the largest city of Somaliland and the centre of its political and economic life. Located in the Horn of Africa, it is the capital of Somaliland, a partially recognised state that is still considered internationally to be part of Somalia, and it also functions as the regional capital of Maroodi Jeeh. The city is home to an estimated 760,000 people.
Set at an elevation of around 1,260 metres, Hargeisa enjoys the cooler, more temperate climate that comes with its highland position in an otherwise hot region. As with the rest of Somali society, Islam is central to daily life, and the rhythm of the five daily prayers shapes the working day across the city's neighbourhoods.
Prayer Times in Hargeisa
Hargeisa observes East Africa Time (UTC+3) all year with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the seasons rather than with any clock change. Lying near the equator at roughly 10 degrees north, the city sees little variation in day length across the year: dawn and dusk stay relatively steady, so Fajr and Isha move only modestly between summer and winter. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Ramadan in Hargeisa
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Hargeisa runs from Fajr to Maghrib. Because the city sits close to the equator, the length of the fasting day stays relatively stable from year to year, without the dramatic swings in suhoor and iftar timing experienced at higher latitudes. As Ramadan moves earlier through the seasons over time, the difference in fasting hours remains comparatively modest.
The month brings a noticeable change in the daily routine, with mosques across the city holding additional night prayers and families gathering to break the fast at sunset. Checking the daily Fajr and Maghrib times is the simplest way to plan suhoor before dawn and iftar at the close of each fasting day.
Prayer Time Questions for Hargeisa
Which calculation method is used for prayer times in Hargeisa?
Prayer times for Hargeisa on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, one of the most widely used standards for determining Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Hargeisa observe daylight saving time?
No. Hargeisa stays on East Africa Time (UTC+3) throughout the year, so prayer times change only with the natural progression of the seasons, not because of any clock adjustment.
Which direction is the Qibla from Hargeisa?
The Qibla from Hargeisa is approximately 342 degrees, pointing roughly north-northwest toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times change through the year in Hargeisa?
Because Hargeisa lies close to the equator at about 10 degrees north, day length stays fairly consistent year-round. As a result, Fajr and Isha shift only modestly between the longer and shorter parts of the year compared with cities at higher latitudes.
What time zone does Hargeisa use for prayer times?
Hargeisa uses East Africa Time, which is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3). All prayer times shown here are given in local Hargeisa time.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily?
Yes. The times shown are generated for the current date in Hargeisa, so Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha reflect today's local sunrise and sunset positions.
Prayer Time FAQ for Hargeisa
What time is Fajr prayer in Hargeisa today?
Fajr prayer time in Hargeisa today is 4:34 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Hargeisa today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Hargeisa today is 12:11 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Hargeisa today?
Asr prayer time in Hargeisa today is 3:35 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Hargeisa today?
Maghrib prayer time in Hargeisa today is 6:29 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Hargeisa today?
Isha prayer time in Hargeisa today is 7:40 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Hargeisa?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Hargeisa, around 12:11 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Hargeisa?
The Qibla from Hargeisa is 342°, facing north toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Hargeisa
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Hargeisa is 4:34 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Hargeisa is 12:11 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Hargeisa is 3:35 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Hargeisa is 6:29 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Hargeisa is 7:40 PM.
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