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Prayer times in Kolwezi
Looking for the adhan times in Kolwezi? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kolwezi, Lualaba. Every figure is computed for 10.7148° S, 25.4667° E, so the times reflect Kolwezi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kolwezi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kolwezi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kolwezi
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kolwezi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:35 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 45 min, against only 11 h 30 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:11 PM and 12:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kolwezi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:52 PM |
Kolwezi does not use the same time zone as the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Kolwezi comes roughly 19 minutes later than in Kinshasa, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,325 km that separate them.
Qibla in Kolwezi and distance to Makkah
From Kolwezi you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 23.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,902 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kolwezi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Kolwezi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kolwezi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:47 PM, roughly 13 h 44 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 24 min, shorter by 20 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Kolwezi
Kolwezi is located at 10.7148° S, 25.4667° E, in Lualaba, in the DR Congo. The nearest administrative centre is Kamina, 226 km away. Close by you will find Fungurume (94 km), Malemba (107 km), and Kambove (125 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kolwezi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lualaba, DR Congo
- Population
- 790,248
- Coordinates
- -10.71484, 25.46674
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,902 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kolwezi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kolwezi comes roughly 50 minutes later around the june solstice (4:28 PM instead of 3:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kolwezi (UTC+2), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kolwezi
Which calculation method is used for Kolwezi?
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 Kolwezi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 June and 6:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kolwezi during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Kolwezi?
Fajr in Kolwezi changes with the seasons: about 4:35 AM on 21 December and about 5:19 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kolwezi differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Kolwezi is 1,325 km from Kinshasa, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kolwezi comes roughly 19 minutes later than in Kinshasa.