Capital city · Hhohho Region
Prayer times in Mbabane
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mbabane, Hhohho Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Eswatini.
Today’s prayer times in Mbabane
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mbabane
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mbabane change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mbabane on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:29 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 48 min, compared with only 10 h 29 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 8:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mbabane and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:43 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:12 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:29 AM | 5:00 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:12 PM |
Mbabane is the capital of Eswatini, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Eswatini.
Finding the Qibla from Mbabane
The Qibla in Mbabane is at 10.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,390 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 10.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Mbabane
Ramadan in Mbabane: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:44 PM, roughly 14 h 32 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 43 min, shorter by 49 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Mbabane is located
Mbabane is located at 26.3167° S, 31.1333° E, in Hhohho Region, in Eswatini. Close by you will find Manzini (32 km), Piggs Peak (41 km), and Siteki (82 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mbabane
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Hhohho Region, Eswatini
- Population
- 76,218
- Coordinates
- -26.31667, 31.13333
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 10.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,390 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mbabane
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mbabane is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 43 minutes around 21 June: 2:53 PM for the majority, 3:36 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mbabane (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Mbabane
- Manzini32 km · south-east
- Piggs Peak41 km · north
- Siteki82 km · east
- Nhlangano89 km · south
Prayer times in Mbabane: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Mbabane?
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 Mbabane?
The Qibla in Mbabane is 10.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,390 km away.
When is Fajr in Mbabane?
Fajr in Mbabane depends on the season: about 3:29 AM on 21 December and about 5:20 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mbabane?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:12 PM on 21 June and 6:47 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mbabane during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 43 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.