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Prayer times in Nyunzu
Muslims living in Nyunzu can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Nyunzu is a city in the DR Congo, in Tanganyika, with about 62,565 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Nyunzu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nyunzu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nyunzu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nyunzu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:35 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, compared with only 11 h 47 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 7:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nyunzu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:11 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:32 PM |
Nyunzu is in a different time zone from the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Nyunzu is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Kinshasa, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,418 km that separate them.
Qibla in Nyunzu and distance to Makkah
From Nyunzu you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 22.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,306 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nyunzu 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nyunzu
Fasting in Nyunzu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:50 AM on the first day, 13 h 32 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:24 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the DR Congo.
Where Nyunzu is located
The coordinates of Nyunzu are 5.9561° S and 28.0165° E. The closest places on our site are Kalima (57 km), Kabalo (122 km), and Kongolo (129 km). Bukavu, the nearest administrative centre, is 396 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Tanganyika.
- Name
- Nyunzu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tanganyika, DR Congo
- Population
- 62,565
- Coordinates
- -5.95609, 28.01649
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,306 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nyunzu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nyunzu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 53 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:24 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 Nyunzu (UTC+2), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nyunzu
What is the Qibla direction in Nyunzu?
The Qibla in Nyunzu is 22.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,306 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nyunzu?
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 Fajr in Nyunzu?
Fajr in Nyunzu changes with the seasons: about 4:35 AM on 21 December and about 5:01 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Nyunzu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Nyunzu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 June and 6:20 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.