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Prayer times in Labasa
This page shows today’s salah times in Labasa, Northern, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Fiji.
Namaz times in Labasa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Labasa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Labasa change through the year
Prayer times in Labasa change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:06 AM and Maghrib at 6:34 PM, giving a day of 13 h 07 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:39 PM, and the day is just 11 h 09 min. The difference 1 h 58 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:50 PM |
Labasa is located 214 km north-east of Suva, so Dhuhr in Labasa is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Suva. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Labasa.
Qibla direction in Labasa
The Qibla in Labasa is at 283.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,735 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 283.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Labasa
For those fasting in Labasa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 4:29 AM on the first day, 14 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 30 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Fiji.
Labasa on the map
Labasa lies at 16.4332° S, 179.3645° E, in Northern, in Fiji. Close by you will find Levuka (182 km), Nasinu (203 km), and Lami (212 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Labasa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Northern, Fiji
- Population
- 27,949
- Coordinates
- -16.43320, 179.36451
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 283.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 15,735 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Labasa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Labasa is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:15 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Labasa in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Labasa
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Labasa
How long is the fast in Labasa during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Labasa?
The Qibla in Labasa is 283.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,735 km away.
Do prayer times in Labasa differ from Suva?
Yes. Labasa is 214 km from Suva, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Labasa is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Suva.
Which calculation method is used for Labasa?
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 Labasa?
Fajr in Labasa depends on the season: about 4:06 AM on 21 December and about 5:13 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.