City · Haut-Lomami
Prayer times in Kanyama
Muslims living in Kanyama can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kanyama is a city in the DR Congo, in Haut-Lomami, with about 80,043 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kanyama
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kanyama
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kanyama by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kanyama on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, compared with only 11 h 41 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:26 PM and 7:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kanyama and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:50 PM |
Kanyama does not use the same time zone as the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Kanyama comes roughly 25 minutes later than in Kinshasa, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,042 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Kanyama and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kanyama is at 27.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,643 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 27.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kanyama
For those fasting in Kanyama, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:49 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 13 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:40 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the DR Congo.
About Kanyama
The coordinates of Kanyama are 7.5167° S and 24.1740° E. The nearest cities on our site are Luputa (65 km), Gandajika (89 km), and Mwene-Ditu (98 km). Kamina, the nearest administrative centre, is 163 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Haut-Lomami.
- Name
- Kanyama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Haut-Lomami, DR Congo
- Population
- 80,043
- Coordinates
- -7.51668, 24.17404
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 27.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,643 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kanyama
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kanyama takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 4:38 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Kanyama (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Kanyama
- Luputa65 km · north-west
- Gandajika89 km · north
- Mwene-Ditu98 km · north-west
- Kabinda157 km · north
- Kamina163 km · south-east
- Mbuji-Mayi167 km · north-west
- Miabi168 km · north-west
- Kabeya-Kamwanga197 km · north-west
Prayer times in Kanyama: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Kanyama?
Fajr in Kanyama depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 December and about 5:19 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kanyama during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kanyama differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Kanyama is 1,042 km from Kinshasa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kanyama is called roughly 25 minutes later than in Kinshasa.
Which calculation method is used for Kanyama?
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 Kanyama?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.