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Prayer times in Soyo
This page shows today’s salah times in Soyo, Zaire 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Angola.
Adhan times in Soyo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Soyo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Soyo change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Soyo move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:38 AM on 21 December and 5:04 AM on 21 June, a difference of 27 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 6:23 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 29 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 46 min in 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 | 5:06 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:35 PM |
Compared with Luanda, Dhuhr in Soyo is called about 3 minutes later than in Luanda, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Soyo is 315 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Soyo
From Soyo you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 43.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,284 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Soyo and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Soyo during Ramadan
For those fasting in Soyo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:52 AM on the first day, 13 h 32 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:26 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Angola.
Where Soyo is located
Soyo is located at 6.1349° S, 12.3689° E, in Zaire Province, in Angola. The nearest administrative centre is Cabinda, 67 km away. Close by you will find Cabinda (67 km), Cacongo (103 km), and Tombôco (130 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Soyo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zaire Province, Angola
- Population
- 221,555
- Coordinates
- -6.13490, 12.36894
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 43.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,284 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Soyo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Soyo takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:34 PM for the majority, 4:27 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Soyo (UTC+1), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Soyo
How long is the fast in Soyo during Ramadan?
About 13 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Soyo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 June and 6:23 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Soyo differ from Luanda?
Yes. Soyo is 315 km from Luanda, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Soyo is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Luanda.
What time is Fajr in Soyo?
Fajr in Soyo depends on the season: about 4:38 AM on 21 December and about 5:04 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Soyo?
The Qibla in Soyo is 43.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,284 km away.