Capital city · Kinshasa City
Prayer times in Kinshasa
Muslims living in Kinshasa can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kinshasa is a capital city in the DR Congo, in Kinshasa City, with about 16,000,000 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.
Adhan times in Kinshasa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kinshasa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kinshasa change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kinshasa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 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 is the capital of DR Congo, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities in the east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in the DR Congo.
Qibla direction in Kinshasa
The Qibla in Kinshasa is at 42.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,915 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 42.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kinshasa
Ramadan in Kinshasa: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:21 PM, roughly 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 on the map
Kinshasa lies at 4.3276° S, 15.3136° E, in Kinshasa City, in the DR Congo. Nearby places include Masina (11 km), Kasangulu (33 km), and Inkisi (94 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kinshasa
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Kinshasa City, DR Congo
- Population
- 16,000,000
- 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
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kinshasa is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:17 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kinshasa (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Kinshasa
- Masina11 km · south-east
- Kasangulu33 km · south-west
- Inkisi94 km · south
- Mbanza-Ngungu115 km · south-west
- Kimpese168 km · south-west
- Mushie230 km · north-east
- Kenge243 km · south-west
- Bandundu Province255 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kinshasa
What is the Qibla direction in Kinshasa?
The Qibla in Kinshasa 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 during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Fajr in Kinshasa?
Fajr in Kinshasa 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.
When is Maghrib in Kinshasa?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Kinshasa?
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.