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Prayer times in Pweto
Muslims living in Pweto can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Pweto is a city in the DR Congo, in Haut-Katanga, with about 38,298 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Pweto today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pweto
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Pweto by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pweto on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:27 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, compared with only 11 h 38 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:06 PM and 7:33 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pweto and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:10 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:33 PM |
Pweto does not use the same time zone as the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Pweto comes about 6 minutes later than in Kinshasa, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,570 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Pweto
The Qibla in Pweto is at 19.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,531 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 19.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Pweto
For those fasting in Pweto, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 4:43 AM on the first day, 13 h 38 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:21 PM for a fast of 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the DR Congo.
About Pweto
Pweto is located at 8.4660° S, 28.9008° E, in Haut-Katanga, in the DR Congo. The nearest administrative centre is Lubumbashi, 388 km away. Close by you will find Pepa (129 km), Kituku (174 km), and Moba (179 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pweto
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
- Population
- 38,298
- Coordinates
- -8.46604, 28.90079
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 19.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,531 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pweto
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Pweto comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:17 PM instead of 3:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Pweto, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Pweto
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pweto
What time is Fajr in Pweto?
Fajr in Pweto depends on the season: about 4:27 AM on 21 December and about 5:02 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Pweto?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 June and 6:21 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Pweto?
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 Pweto?
The Qibla in Pweto is 19.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,531 km away.
How long is the fast in Pweto during Ramadan?
About 13 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.