Regional capital · East Kasai
Prayer times in Mbuji-Mayi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mbuji-Mayi, East Kasai, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the DR Congo.
Adhan times in Mbuji-Mayi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mbuji-Mayi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mbuji-Mayi by season
Prayer times in Mbuji-Mayi vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:53 AM and Maghrib at 6:38 PM, for a day of 12 h 29 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:19 AM and Maghrib to 6:20 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 46 min. That is a difference of 0 h 43 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:50 PM |
Mbuji-Mayi does not use the same time zone as the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Mbuji-Mayi is called roughly 27 minutes later than in Kinshasa, but the real solar difference comes from the 938 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Mbuji-Mayi
The Qibla in Mbuji-Mayi is at 29.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,539 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 29.6°.
Fasting hours in Mbuji-Mayi during Ramadan
Fasting in Mbuji-Mayi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:50 PM and imsak at 5:08 AM on the first day, 13 h 32 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:41 PM for a fast of 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the DR Congo.
Where Mbuji-Mayi is located
The coordinates of Mbuji-Mayi are 6.1360° S and 23.5898° E. The closest places on our site are Miabi (24 km), Kabeya-Kamwanga (40 km), and Gandajika (79 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around East Kasai.
- Name
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- East Kasai, DR Congo
- Population
- 2,101,332
- Coordinates
- -6.13603, 23.58979
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 29.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,539 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mbuji-Mayi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mbuji-Mayi comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (4:42 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:33 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mbuji-Mayi and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Mbuji-Mayi
- Miabi24 km · south-west
- Kabeya-Kamwanga40 km · west
- Gandajika79 km · south-east
- Mwene-Ditu98 km · south
- Kabinda99 km · east
- Luputa115 km · south
- Lusambo130 km · north
- Kananga132 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mbuji-Mayi
When is Fajr in Mbuji-Mayi?
Fajr in Mbuji-Mayi depends on the season: about 4:53 AM on 21 December and about 5:19 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Mbuji-Mayi?
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.
When is Maghrib in Mbuji-Mayi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mbuji-Mayi differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Mbuji-Mayi is 938 km from Kinshasa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Mbuji-Mayi comes about 27 minutes later than in Kinshasa.
What is the Qibla direction in Mbuji-Mayi?
The Qibla in Mbuji-Mayi is 29.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,539 km away.