Maintaining regular Salah in Sanaa strengthens your connection with Allah and provides a structured, purposeful day. Each of the five prayers offers a unique opportunity for reflection and spiritual growth.
Salah times for Sanaa
Fajr 05:08 – Start your day with divine remembrance before dawn
Dhuhr 12:16 – Midday spiritual refreshment during work hours
Asr 15:37 – Afternoon moment of peace and reflection
Maghrib 18:10 – Gratitude for the day's blessings at sunset
Isha 20:10 – Peaceful conclusion to the day in Sanaa
Seasonal variations in Sanaa naturally affect prayer times, particularly during long summer days or short winter daylight periods. Fajr arrives earlier in summer, while Maghrib shifts significantly with sunset changes throughout the year.
Qibla remains constant throughout the year
Unlike prayer times, the Qibla direction for Sanaa stays the same year-round at approximately :qibla_degrees degrees. This consistency helps you permanently mark the prayer direction in your home.
Prayer Time Calculation Method for Sanaa
Muslims in Sanaa follow the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method to ensure prayers are offered at the scientifically correct times based on the sun's position. This method is trusted by Islamic scholars worldwide and provides accurate Salah timings for Sanaa residents.
About prayer direction in Sanaa
Knowing the correct prayer times is essential, but so is facing the right direction. The Qibla direction for Sanaa helps you align with the Holy Kaaba in Mecca for every prayer.
Weekly Prayer Times (Sanaa)
Day
Fajr
Sunrise
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Monthly Prayer Times
Date
Fajr
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Calculation Method: Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah | Aladhan API
Frequently Asked Questions about Prayer Times in Sanaa
Fajr prayer time in Sanaa, Yemen begins at dawn and ends just before sunrise. Using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, the Fajr time is determined by the angle of the sun below the horizon. This is the first prayer of the day and consists of 2 rakats.
Dhuhr (Zuhr) prayer in Sanaa begins after the sun passes its zenith (highest point). In Asia/Aden timezone, this occurs around midday. It is the second prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Asr prayer time in Sanaa begins when the shadow of an object equals its length. This is the third prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Maghrib prayer in Sanaa starts immediately after sunset. It is the fourth daily prayer and consists of 3 rakats.
Isha prayer time in Sanaa begins after the red twilight disappears from the sky. It is the fifth and final obligatory prayer.
Prayer times for Sanaa are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, based on the geographic coordinates of the city.