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Prayer times in Ahau
Muslims living in Ahau can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ahau is a regional capital in Fiji, in Rotuma. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Ahau today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ahau
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ahau
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ahau on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 52 min, against only 11 h 23 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 7:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ahau and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:29 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:50 PM |
Ahau is located 644 km north of Suva, so Dhuhr in Ahau is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Suva. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ahau.
Qibla direction in Ahau
In Ahau you face towards the west, at an angle of 288.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 15,374 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ahau and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Ahau 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 Ahau is at about 4:44 AM and iftar at 6:43 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 49 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:54 AM and iftar to 6:30 PM, for a fast of 13 h 26 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Ahau on the map
Ahau is located at 12.5000° S, 177.0500° E, in Rotuma, in Fiji. Close by you will find Labasa (503 km), Lautoka (571 km), and Nadi (591 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ahau
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Rotuma, Fiji
- Coordinates
- -12.50000, 177.05000
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 15,374 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ahau
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ahau takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 49 minutes around 21 June: 3:29 PM for the majority, 4:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Ahau in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Ahau
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ahau
When is Maghrib in Ahau?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 June and 6:35 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ahau?
The Qibla in Ahau is 288.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,374 km away.
Do prayer times in Ahau differ from Suva?
Yes. Ahau is 644 km from Suva, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Ahau comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Suva.
Which calculation method is used for Ahau?
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 Ahau?
Fajr in Ahau changes with the seasons: about 4:25 AM on 21 December and about 5:16 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.