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Prayer times in Sake
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sake, North Kivu, worked out 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 the usual reference in the DR Congo.
Today’s prayer times in Sake
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sake
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sake by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sake on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 13 min, compared with only 12 h 02 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sake and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 2:59 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
Sake does not use the same time zone as the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Sake comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Kinshasa, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,555 km that separate them.
Qibla in Sake and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Sake is at 24.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,813 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 points to 24.1°.
Fasting hours in Sake during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sake, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:23 PM and imsak at 4:51 AM on the first day, 13 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:18 PM for a fast of 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the DR Congo.
About Sake
The coordinates of Sake are 1.5739° S and 29.0434° E. The nearest cities on our site are Goma (23 km), Kirumba (60 km), and Rutshuru (62 km). Goma, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across North Kivu.
- Name
- Sake
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Kivu, DR Congo
- Population
- 17,151
- Coordinates
- -1.57386, 29.04339
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 24.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,813 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sake
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sake takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 55 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:26 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Sake (UTC+2), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sake
Do prayer times in Sake differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Sake is 1,555 km from Kinshasa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Sake comes about 5 minutes later than in Kinshasa.
What is the Qibla direction in Sake?
The Qibla in Sake is 24.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,813 km away.
What time is Fajr in Sake?
Fajr in Sake depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 December and about 4:50 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sake?
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 Sake during Ramadan?
About 13 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.