Region · DR Congo
Prayer times in Kasai-Central
This page gives today’s prayer times in Kasai-Central, a region of DR Congo, together with links to the 2 cities of Kasai-Central that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Kananga; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Kasai-Central today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kasai-Central
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Kasai-Central by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kasai-Central on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:58 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, compared with only 11 h 47 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:36 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kasai-Central and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:54 PM |
Kasai-Central does not use the same time zone as the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Kasai-Central comes about 32 minutes later than in Kinshasa, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 806 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Kasai-Central
The Qibla in Kasai-Central is at 31.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,582 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 31.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kasai-Central
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kasai-Central is at about 5:13 AM and iftar at 6:54 PM, for a fast of 13 h 32 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:16 AM and iftar to 6:46 PM, for a fast of 13 h 20 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Kasai-Central is located
Kasai-Central is one of the regions of DR Congo. Its main city, Kananga, is at 5.8962° S, 22.4166° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kasai-Central
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- DR Congo
- Coordinates
- -5.89624, 22.41659
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 31.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,582 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kasai-Central
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kasai-Central takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 53 minutes around 21 June: 3:54 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Kasai-Central and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Kasai-Central
- Prayer times in Kananga1,271,704
- Demba22,263
Prayer times near Kasai-Central
- East Kasai132 km · east
- Sankuru153 km · north-east
- Kasaï Province188 km · west
- Lomami230 km · east
- Haut-Lomami425 km · south-east
- Maniema Province509 km · north-east
Prayer times in Kasai-Central: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kasai-Central?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:26 PM on 21 June and 6:42 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kasai-Central?
Fajr in Kasai-Central depends on the season: about 4:58 AM on 21 December and about 5:24 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kasai-Central?
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 Kasai-Central during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kasai-Central?
The Qibla in Kasai-Central is 31.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,582 km away.