Region · DR Congo
Prayer times in Tshopo
This page gives today’s prayer times in Tshopo, a region of DR Congo, together with links to the 4 cities of Tshopo that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Kisangani; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Tshopo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Tshopo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tshopo by season
Prayer times in Tshopo change noticeably over the year. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:01 AM and Maghrib at 6:26 PM, for a day of 12 h 09 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:59 AM and Maghrib to 6:20 PM, and the day is just 12 h 06 min. The difference 0 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
Tshopo does not use the same time zone as the capital Kinshasa: local time here is UTC+2. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Tshopo is called roughly 20 minutes later than in Kinshasa, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,222 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Tshopo
The Qibla in Tshopo is at 33.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,815 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 33.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Tshopo
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tshopo is around 5:09 AM and iftar at 6:36 PM, for a fast of 13 h 17 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:08 AM and iftar to 6:33 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Tshopo is located
Tshopo is one of the regions of DR Congo. Its main city, Kisangani, is at 0.5153° N, 25.1910° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Tshopo
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- DR Congo
- Coordinates
- 0.51528, 25.19099
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 33.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,815 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tshopo
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tshopo comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (4:44 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:27 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Tshopo and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Tshopo
- Prayer times in Kisangani1,602,144
- Babamba81,740
- Salah times Basoko76,371
- Yangambi62,082
Prayer times near Tshopo
- Bas-Uele258 km · north
- Mongala355 km · north-west
- Haut-Uele368 km · north-east
- Maniema Province393 km · south
- Tshuapa Province487 km · west
- North Kivu511 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tshopo
What is the Qibla direction in Tshopo?
The Qibla in Tshopo is 33.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,815 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Tshopo?
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.
Do prayer times in Tshopo differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Tshopo is 1,222 km from Kinshasa, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Tshopo comes about 20 minutes later than in Kinshasa.
How long is the fast in Tshopo during Ramadan?
About 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Tshopo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 December and 6:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.