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Prayer times in Hoji ya Henda
This page shows today’s salah times in Hoji ya Henda, Luanda 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Angola.
Adhan times in Hoji ya Henda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Hoji ya Henda
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Hoji ya Henda change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Hoji ya Henda move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:28 AM on 21 December and 5:05 AM on 21 June, a shift of 37 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:57 PM and 6:24 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 38 min around the december solstice and falls to 11 h 37 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:46 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:37 PM |
Hoji ya Henda lies right next to Luanda (7 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Hoji ya Henda comes at almost exactly the same time as Luanda. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Hoji ya Henda
The Qibla in Hoji ya Henda is at 40.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,437 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 40.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hoji ya Henda
Fasting in Hoji ya Henda, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 4:45 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:23 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Angola.
About Hoji ya Henda
The coordinates of Hoji ya Henda are 8.8052° S and 13.2897° E. The closest places on our site are Sambizanga (2 km), Kima Kieza (3 km), and Cazenga (4 km). Sambizanga, the nearest administrative centre, is 2 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Luanda Province.
- Name
- Hoji ya Henda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Luanda Province, Angola
- Population
- 642,050
- Coordinates
- -8.80523, 13.28970
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 40.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,437 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hoji ya Henda
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Hoji ya Henda comes about 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:19 PM instead of 3:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Hoji ya Henda and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Hoji ya Henda
- Sambizanga2 km · north-west
- Kima Kieza3 km · south
- Cazenga4 km · south
- Rangel4 km · south-west
- Kilamba5 km · south
- Kikolo6 km · north-east
- Ingombota7 km · west
- Luanda7 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hoji ya Henda
When is Fajr in Hoji ya Henda?
Fajr in Hoji ya Henda changes with the seasons: about 4:28 AM on 21 December and about 5:05 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Hoji ya Henda differ from Luanda?
Hardly: Hoji ya Henda is only 7 km from Luanda, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Hoji ya Henda?
The Qibla in Hoji ya Henda is 40.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,437 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Hoji ya Henda?
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.
How long is the fast in Hoji ya Henda 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.