Regional capital · Bíe Province
Prayer times in Cuito
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cuito, Bíe Province, calculated 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 commonly used in Angola.
Today’s prayer times in Cuito
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cuito
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Cuito by season
Prayer times in Cuito change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:06 AM and Maghrib at 6:16 PM, for a day of 12 h 51 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:56 AM and Maghrib to 5:36 PM, and the day is just 11 h 24 min. The difference 1 h 28 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:12 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:30 PM |
Cuito is located 565 km south-east of Luanda, so Dhuhr in Cuito is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Luanda. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cuito.
Qibla in Cuito and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Cuito is at 33.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,514 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 33.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Cuito
Ramadan in Cuito: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:23 PM, about 13 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 25 min, shorter by 23 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Cuito
The coordinates of Cuito are 12.3833° S and 16.9333° E. The nearest cities on our site are Catabola (46 km), Chinguar (67 km), and Camacupa (72 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Bíe Province.
- Name
- Cuito
- Local name
- Cuíto
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Bíe Province, Angola
- Population
- 355,423
- Coordinates
- -12.38333, 16.93333
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 33.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,514 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cuito
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cuito is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 49 minutes around 21 June: 3:10 PM for the majority, 3:59 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Cuito in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cuito
When is Fajr in Cuito?
Fajr in Cuito changes with the seasons: about 4:06 AM on 21 December and about 4:56 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Cuito?
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 Cuito?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:36 PM on 21 June and 6:16 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Cuito 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Cuito?
The Qibla in Cuito is 33.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,514 km away.