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Prayer times in North-West District
Prayer times in North-West District (Botswana): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North-West District has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in North-West District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for North-West District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in North-West District change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in North-West District move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:20 AM on 21 December and 5:42 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 22 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:56 PM and 7:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 21 min in the december solstice and falls to 10 h 55 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 | 5:17 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:46 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:23 PM |
North-West District lies 579 km north-west of Gaborone, so Dhuhr in North-West District comes roughly 10 minutes later than in Gaborone. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in North-West District.
Qibla direction in North-West District
Qibla from North-West District: 22.1° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,938 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in North-West District is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in North-West District
Ramadan in North-West District: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:06 PM, roughly 14 h 10 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 34 min, shorter by 36 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where North-West District is located
North-West District is one of the regions of Botswana. Its main city, Maun, lies at 19.9833° S, 23.4167° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- North-West District
- Local name
- North-West
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Botswana
- Coordinates
- -19.98333, 23.41667
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,938 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in North-West District
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in North-West District takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:34 PM for the majority, 4:20 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 North-West District (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in North-West District
- Prayer times in Maun85,350
Nearby cities to North-West District
- Ghanzi District265 km · south-west
- Chobe304 km · north-east
- Central District434 km · south-east
- City of Francistown446 km · east
- Selibe Phikwe510 km · south-east
- Jwaneng531 km · south
Prayer times in North-West District: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in North-West District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 June and 7:05 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in North-West District differ from Gaborone?
Yes. North-West District is 579 km from Gaborone, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in North-West District is called about 10 minutes later than in Gaborone.
What time is Fajr in North-West District?
Fajr in North-West District changes with the seasons: about 4:20 AM on 21 December and about 5:42 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for North-West District?
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 North-West District?
The Qibla in North-West District is 22.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,938 km away.