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Prayer times in Kinshasa City
Prayer times in Kinshasa City (DR Congo): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kinshasa City has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Kinshasa City
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kinshasa City
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Kinshasa City by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kinshasa City on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, against only 11 h 52 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kinshasa City and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:55 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
Kinshasa City lies right next to Kinshasa (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Kinshasa City comes at almost exactly the same time as Kinshasa. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Kinshasa City and distance to Makkah
In Kinshasa City you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 42.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,915 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kinshasa City and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Kinshasa City during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kinshasa City: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:21 PM, about 13 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kinshasa City on the map
Kinshasa City is one of the regions of DR Congo. Its main city, Kinshasa, lies at 4.3276° S, 15.3136° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kinshasa City
- Local name
- Kinshasa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- DR Congo
- Coordinates
- -4.32758, 15.31357
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 42.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,915 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kinshasa City
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kinshasa City comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:17 PM instead of 3:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:06 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kinshasa City and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times near Kinshasa City
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Prayer times in Kinshasa City: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Kinshasa City?
Fajr in Kinshasa City changes with the seasons: about 4:30 AM on 21 December and about 4:49 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kinshasa City?
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 Kinshasa City?
The Qibla in Kinshasa City is 42.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,915 km away.
How long is the fast in Kinshasa City during Ramadan?
About 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kinshasa City?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 June and 6:08 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.