City · Cuanza Norte Province
Prayer times in Cazombo
Residents of and visitors to Cazombo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Cazombo is a city in Angola, in Cuanza Norte Province, with about 34,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Cazombo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cazombo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cazombo change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Cazombo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 38 min, against only 11 h 37 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 7:28 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cazombo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:28 PM |
Cazombo is located 235 km east of Luanda, so Dhuhr in Cazombo is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Luanda. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cazombo.
Qibla direction in Cazombo
In Cazombo you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 38.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,286 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cazombo and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cazombo
Fasting in Cazombo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:26 PM and imsak at 4:37 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:15 PM for a fast of 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Angola.
Cazombo on the map
Cazombo is located at 8.7320° S, 15.3712° E, in Cuanza Norte Province, in Angola. The nearest administrative centre is Bula Atumba, 63 km away. Close by you will find Dondo (36 km), Nzagi (39 km), and Camabatela (60 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cazombo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cuanza Norte Province, Angola
- Population
- 34,000
- Coordinates
- -8.73204, 15.37124
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 38.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,286 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cazombo
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cazombo comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:11 PM instead of 3:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:06 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Cazombo, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Cazombo
- Dondo36 km · south
- Nzagi39 km · north
- Camabatela60 km · north
- Lucala62 km · south
- Bula Atumba63 km · west
- Golungo Alto80 km · south-west
- N'dalatando81 km · south-west
- Cacuso87 km · south-east
Prayer times in Cazombo: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Cazombo?
Fajr in Cazombo depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 December and about 4:57 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Cazombo?
The Qibla in Cazombo is 38.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,286 km away.
How long is the fast in Cazombo during Ramadan?
About 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Cazombo differ from Luanda?
Yes. Cazombo is 235 km from Luanda, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Cazombo comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Luanda.
Which calculation method is used for Cazombo?
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.