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Prayer times in Lobito
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lobito, Benguela Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Angola.
Today’s prayer times in Lobito
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lobito
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lobito change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lobito on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:19 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 51 min, compared with only 11 h 24 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:01 PM and 7:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lobito and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:44 PM |
Compared with Luanda, Dhuhr in Lobito is called about 1 minute earlier than in Luanda, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Lobito is 394 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Lobito
The Qibla in Lobito is at 37.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,728 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 37.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Lobito
For those fasting in Lobito, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 4:39 AM on the first day, 13 h 48 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:24 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 25 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Angola.
About Lobito
Lobito is located at 12.3644° S, 13.5360° E, in Benguela Province, in Angola. The nearest administrative centre is Benguela, 28 km away. Nearby places include Catumbela (7 km), Benguela (28 km), and Navegantes (30 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lobito
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Benguela Province, Angola
- Population
- 393,079
- Coordinates
- -12.36440, 13.53601
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 37.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,728 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lobito
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lobito comes about 49 minutes later around the june solstice (4:13 PM instead of 3:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Lobito in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Lobito
- Catumbela7 km · south
- Benguela28 km · south-west
- Navegantes30 km · south-west
- Baía Farta45 km · south-west
- Cubal do Lumbo64 km · east
- Bocoio66 km · east
- Dombe Grande80 km · south-west
- Cubal107 km · south-east
Prayer times in Lobito: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Lobito differ from Luanda?
Yes. Lobito is 394 km from Luanda, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Lobito comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Luanda.
What time is Fajr in Lobito?
Fajr in Lobito changes with the seasons: about 4:19 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Lobito?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Lobito?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 June and 6:29 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Lobito during Ramadan?
About 13 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 25 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.