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Prayer times in Idiofa
This page shows today’s salah times in Idiofa, Kwilu Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the DR Congo.
Namaz times in Idiofa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Idiofa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Idiofa change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Idiofa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:11 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 25 min, compared with only 11 h 50 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 7:03 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Idiofa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:43 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:11 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
Compared with Kinshasa, Dhuhr in Idiofa is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Kinshasa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 18 minutes earlier than in the capital. Idiofa is 479 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Idiofa
The Qibla in Idiofa is at 36.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,671 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 shows 36.2°.
Fasting hours in Idiofa during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Idiofa is around 4:25 AM and iftar at 6:05 PM, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:28 AM and iftar to 5:57 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Idiofa
The coordinates of Idiofa are 4.9659° S and 19.5915° E. The closest places on our site are Kikwit (86 km), Dibaya-Lubwe (95 km), and Mangai (105 km). Tshikapa, the nearest administrative centre, is 209 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Kwilu Province.
- Name
- Idiofa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kwilu Province, DR Congo
- Population
- 87,882
- Coordinates
- -4.96589, 19.59151
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 36.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,671 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Idiofa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Idiofa comes about 53 minutes later around the june solstice (3:59 PM instead of 3:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:49 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Idiofa (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Idiofa
- Kikwit86 km · west
- Dibaya-Lubwe95 km · north
- Mangai105 km · north
- Bulungu119 km · north-west
- Ilebo131 km · north-east
- Dungu170 km · north-west
- Masi-Manimba190 km · west
- Luebo207 km · east
Prayer times in Idiofa: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Idiofa differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Idiofa is 479 km from Kinshasa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Idiofa is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Kinshasa.
When is Maghrib in Idiofa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 June and 5:52 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Idiofa?
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 Idiofa?
The Qibla in Idiofa is 36.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,671 km away.
When is Fajr in Idiofa?
Fajr in Idiofa depends on the season: about 4:11 AM on 21 December and about 4:33 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.