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Prayer times in Virei
This page shows today’s prayer times in Virei, Namibe 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Angola.
Adhan times in Virei today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Virei
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Virei by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Virei move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:13 AM on 21 December and 5:17 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 04 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:46 PM and 6:38 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 04 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 12 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 | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:54 PM |
Compared with Luanda, Dhuhr in Virei comes about 1 minute later than in Luanda, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes earlier than in the capital. Virei is 767 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Virei
The Qibla in Virei is at 36.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,065 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 36.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Virei
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Virei is around 4:36 AM and iftar at 6:43 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:27 PM, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Virei
The coordinates of Virei are 15.7270° S and 12.9496° E. The closest places on our site are Mossamedes (104 km), Lubango (107 km), and Tômbua (119 km). Mossamedes, the nearest administrative centre, is 104 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Namibe Province.
- Name
- Virei
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Namibe Province, Angola
- Population
- 42,607
- Coordinates
- -15.72700, 12.94961
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 36.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,065 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Virei
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Virei is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 48 minutes around 21 June: 3:22 PM for the majority, 4:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Virei, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Virei
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Virei
How long is the fast in Virei during Ramadan?
About 13 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Virei?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Virei?
The Qibla in Virei is 36.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,065 km away.
Do prayer times in Virei differ from Luanda?
Yes. Virei is 767 km from Luanda, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Virei is called roughly 1 minute later than in Luanda.
Which calculation method is used for Virei?
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.