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Prayer times in Central

Prayer times in Central (Fiji): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Central has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Namaz times in Central today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Nasinu, the main city of Central. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Fiji we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+12) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Central

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Central by season

Prayer times in Central change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:05 AM and Maghrib at 6:40 PM, for a day of 13 h 13 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:18 AM and Maghrib to 5:39 PM, and the day is just 11 h 03 min. That is a difference of 2 h 10 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Central (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox4:57 AM6:10 AM12:14 PM3:36 PM6:17 PM7:26 PM
21 JuneJune solstice5:18 AM6:36 AM12:08 PM3:17 PM5:39 PM6:52 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:43 AM5:55 AM11:59 AM3:21 PM6:02 PM7:10 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:05 AM5:27 AM12:04 PM3:27 PM6:40 PM7:58 PM

Central is very close to Suva (12 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Central practically coincides with Suva. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.

Qibla in Central and distance to Makkah

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Qibla from Central: 282.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 15,687 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Central is the easiest reference.

Fasting hours in Central during Ramadan

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Central is at about 4:29 AM and iftar at 6:44 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:44 AM and iftar to 6:26 PM, for a fast of 13 h 32 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

About Central

Central is one of the regions of Fiji. Its main city, Nasinu, lies at 18.0705° S, 178.5131° E. The region has 3 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
Central
Type
Region
Part of
Fiji
Coordinates
-18.07051, 178.51313
Time zone
UTC+12
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
282.0° (west)
Distance to Makkah
15,687 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Central

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Central is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:14 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:17 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Central and organise your day around them.

Prayer times in the cities of Central

Prayer times near Central

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Central

Which calculation method is used for Central?

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 Central?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 June and 6:40 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

What is the Qibla direction in Central?

The Qibla in Central is 282.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,687 km away.

Do prayer times in Central differ from Suva?

Hardly: Central is only 12 km from Suva, so the difference stays within a minute or two.

What time is Fajr in Central?

Fajr in Central depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

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