Regional capital · Ghanzi District
Prayer times in Ghanzi
Looking for the adhan times in Ghanzi? 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 Ghanzi, Ghanzi District. Every figure is computed for 21.6979° S, 21.6458° E, so the times reflect Ghanzi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Ghanzi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ghanzi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ghanzi
Prayer times in Ghanzi change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:22 AM and Maghrib at 7:15 PM, for a day of 13 h 28 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:51 AM and Maghrib to 5:59 PM, and the day is just 10 h 49 min. The difference 2 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:39 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:51 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:36 PM |
Compared with Gaborone, Dhuhr in Ghanzi is called roughly 17 minutes later than in Gaborone, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 23 minutes later than in the capital. Ghanzi is 546 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Ghanzi and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ghanzi is at 23.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,185 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 23.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ghanzi
Ramadan in Ghanzi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:16 PM, roughly 14 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 36 min, shorter by 39 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Ghanzi
Ghanzi lies at 21.6979° S, 21.6458° E, in Ghanzi District, in Botswana. Close by you will find Maun (265 km), Letlhakane (409 km), and Jwaneng (451 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ghanzi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ghanzi District, Botswana
- Population
- 19,012
- Coordinates
- -21.69785, 21.64581
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,185 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ghanzi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ghanzi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:24 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Ghanzi, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Ghanzi
- Maun265 km · north-east
- Letlhakane409 km · east
- Jwaneng451 km · south-east
- Tshabong491 km · south
- Molepolole496 km · south-east
- Mosopa515 km · south-east
- Thamaga517 km · south-east
- Kanye523 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ghanzi
How long is the fast in Ghanzi during Ramadan?
About 14 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ghanzi?
Fajr in Ghanzi changes with the seasons: about 4:22 AM on 21 December and about 5:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ghanzi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 June and 7:15 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ghanzi differ from Gaborone?
Yes. Ghanzi is 546 km from Gaborone, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ghanzi comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Gaborone.
Which calculation method is used for Ghanzi?
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.