City · Cuanza Norte Province (Calulo)
Prayer times in Dondo
Looking for the prayer times in Dondo? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Dondo, Cuanza Norte Province (Calulo). Every figure is computed for 9.6846° S, 14.4279° E, which means the times match Dondo itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Dondo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dondo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dondo change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Dondo move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:22 AM on 21 December and 5:02 AM on 21 June, a difference of 40 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:51 PM and 6:21 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 42 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 34 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:39 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:34 PM |
Compared with Luanda, Dhuhr in Dondo is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Luanda, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes earlier than in the capital. Dondo is 161 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Dondo and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Dondo is at 38.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,433 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 38.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dondo
Ramadan in Dondo: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:39 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:30 PM, roughly 13 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 23 min, shorter by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Dondo is located
The coordinates of Dondo are 9.6846° S and 14.4279° E. The closest places on our site are Calulo (62 km), N'dalatando (68 km), and Golungo Alto (72 km). N'dalatando, the nearest administrative centre, is 68 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Cuanza Norte Province.
- Name
- Dondo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cuanza Norte Province, Angola
- Population
- 64,643
- Coordinates
- -9.68456, 14.42788
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 38.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,433 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dondo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dondo is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 3:23 PM for the majority, 4:13 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Dondo (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Dondo
- Calulo62 km · south-east
- N'dalatando68 km · north-east
- Golungo Alto72 km · north-east
- Lucala101 km · north-east
- Catete104 km · north-west
- Pango Aluquém108 km · north
- Úcua119 km · north
- Bula Atumba119 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dondo
Which calculation method is used for Dondo?
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.
Do prayer times in Dondo differ from Luanda?
Yes. Dondo is 161 km from Luanda, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Dondo comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Luanda.
What is the Qibla direction in Dondo?
The Qibla in Dondo is 38.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,433 km away.
What time is Fajr in Dondo?
Fajr in Dondo depends on the season: about 4:22 AM on 21 December and about 5:02 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Dondo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:51 PM on 21 June and 6:21 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.