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Prayer times in Mbanza-Ngungu
Looking for the adhan times in Mbanza-Ngungu? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mbanza-Ngungu, Bas-Congo Province. Every figure is computed for 5.2584° S, 14.8584° E, which means the times match Mbanza-Ngungu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mbanza-Ngungu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mbanza-Ngungu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mbanza-Ngungu by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Mbanza-Ngungu move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:29 AM on 21 December and 4:53 AM on 21 June, a difference of 23 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:57 PM and 6:11 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 26 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 49 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with Kinshasa, Dhuhr in Mbanza-Ngungu is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Kinshasa, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. Mbanza-Ngungu is 115 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mbanza-Ngungu
The Qibla in Mbanza-Ngungu is at 41.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,026 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 41.7°.
Fasting hours in Mbanza-Ngungu during Ramadan
Fasting in Mbanza-Ngungu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:24 PM and imsak at 4:44 AM on the first day, 13 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the DR Congo.
Where Mbanza-Ngungu is located
Mbanza-Ngungu lies at 5.2584° S, 14.8584° E, in Bas-Congo Province, in the DR Congo. The nearest administrative centre is Kinshasa, 115 km away. Nearby places include Inkisi (26 km), Kimpese (58 km), and Kasangulu (82 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mbanza-Ngungu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bas-Congo Province, DR Congo
- Population
- 142,773
- Coordinates
- -5.25837, 14.85838
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 41.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,026 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mbanza-Ngungu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mbanza-Ngungu comes about 53 minutes later around the june solstice (4:18 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:08 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mbanza-Ngungu (UTC+1), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mbanza-Ngungu
Which calculation method is used for Mbanza-Ngungu?
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.
How long is the fast in Mbanza-Ngungu during Ramadan?
About 13 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Mbanza-Ngungu differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Mbanza-Ngungu is 115 km from Kinshasa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mbanza-Ngungu is called about 2 minutes later than in Kinshasa.
What is the Qibla direction in Mbanza-Ngungu?
The Qibla in Mbanza-Ngungu is 41.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,026 km away.
What time is Fajr in Mbanza-Ngungu?
Fajr in Mbanza-Ngungu depends on the season: about 4:29 AM on 21 December and about 4:53 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.