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Prayer times in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.

Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)

DateFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
Spring equinox (20 Mar)04:5406:0312:0715:1118:1019:14
Summer solstice (21 Jun)04:3805:5312:0115:2718:0819:19
Autumn equinox (22 Sep)04:4005:4811:5314:5417:5519:00
Winter solstice (21 Dec)04:4105:5611:5815:2117:5719:07

Method: Muslim World League (MWL), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 12 h 01 min in winter to 12 h 15 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Africa/Mogadishu).

Qibla from Mogadishu

The Qibla bearing is 345° from true north (to the north), and the Kaaba is about 2,235 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.

About these times

At 2.0° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.

Mogadishu is listed with the method that is commonly used in Somalia. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.

Today's times in Mogadishu. Open Sakina, choose Mogadishu in Settings and see today's prayers with a live countdown, calculated on your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qibla direction in Mogadishu?

345° from true north, to the north. The distance to the Kaaba is about 2,235 km.

Which calculation method is used for Mogadishu?

This page uses Muslim World League (MWL), a common choice in Somalia. You can change it in the app.

Last updated 7 November 2026. Sakina is an independent app; this page is written for readers, not for search engines. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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