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Prayer times in West Island
This page shows today’s prayer times in West Island, Cocos Islands, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 the Cocos Islands.
Namaz times in West Island today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for West Island
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in West Island
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in West Island on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 51 min, compared with only 11 h 25 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 7:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of West Island and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:40 PM |
West Island is the capital of Cocos Islands, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities in the east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in the Cocos Islands.
Qibla in West Island and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in West Island is at 300.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,255 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 300.7°.
Ramadan timetable for West Island
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in West Island is around 4:36 AM and iftar at 6:34 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 48 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:45 AM and iftar to 6:21 PM, for a fast of 13 h 25 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About West Island
The coordinates of West Island are 12.1568° S and 96.8225° E. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around the Cocos Islands.
- Name
- West Island
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Cocos Islands
- Population
- 120
- Coordinates
- -12.15681, 96.82251
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 300.7° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,255 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in West Island
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in West Island comes about 49 minutes later around the june solstice (4:10 PM instead of 3:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of West Island (UTC+6:30), wherever you are.
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in West Island
How long is the fast in West Island during Ramadan?
About 13 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 25 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in West Island?
The Qibla in West Island is 300.7° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,255 km away.
What time is Fajr in West Island?
Fajr in West Island changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in West Island?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 June and 6:26 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for West Island?
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.