Regional capital · Icolo e Bengo Province
Prayer times in Catete
Muslims living in Catete can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Catete is a regional capital in Angola, in Icolo e Bengo Province. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Catete
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Catete prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Catete by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Catete move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:26 AM on 21 December and 5:04 AM on 21 June, a shift of 38 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:55 PM and 6:23 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 39 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 36 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 | 5:00 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:12 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:43 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:36 PM |
Compared with Luanda, Dhuhr in Catete is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Luanda, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Catete is 58 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Catete and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Catete is at 39.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,435 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 39.8°.
Fasting hours in Catete during Ramadan
For those fasting in Catete, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:33 PM and imsak at 4:43 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 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.
About Catete
Catete lies at 9.1057° S, 13.6882° E, in Icolo e Bengo Province, in Angola. Nearby places include Calumbo (30 km), Zango (35 km), and Viana (41 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Catete
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Icolo e Bengo Province, Angola
- Coordinates
- -9.10567, 13.68816
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 39.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,435 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Catete
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Catete is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Catete and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Catete
How long is the fast in Catete during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Catete?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 June and 6:23 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Catete?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Catete?
The Qibla in Catete is 39.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,435 km away.
When is Fajr in Catete?
Fajr in Catete depends on the season: about 4:26 AM on 21 December and about 5:04 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.