Regional capital · Mafeteng District
Prayer times in Mafeteng
Looking for the prayer times in Mafeteng? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mafeteng, Mafeteng District. Every figure is computed for 29.8230° S, 27.2374° E, which means the times match Mafeteng itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Mafeteng today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mafeteng prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Mafeteng change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mafeteng on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 04 min, against only 10 h 14 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 8:41 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mafeteng and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:06 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:44 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:41 PM |
Mafeteng is located 61 km south-west of Maseru, so Dhuhr in Mafeteng comes about 1 minute later than in Maseru. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mafeteng.
Qibla in Mafeteng and distance to Makkah
From Mafeteng you pray towards the north, at an angle of 14.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,855 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mafeteng 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mafeteng
Ramadan in Mafeteng: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:09 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:04 PM, about 14 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 49 min, shorter by 56 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Mafeteng is located
The coordinates of Mafeteng are 29.8230° S and 27.2374° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mohale's Hoek (43 km), Maseru (61 km), and Mabote (67 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Mafeteng District.
- Name
- Mafeteng
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Mafeteng District, Lesotho
- Population
- 45,287
- Coordinates
- -29.82299, 27.23744
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,855 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mafeteng
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mafeteng comes about 42 minutes later around the june solstice (3:43 PM instead of 3:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:19 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Mafeteng
- Mohale's Hoek43 km · south-east
- Maseru61 km · north-east
- Mabote67 km · north-east
- Quthing78 km · south-east
- Teyateyaneng90 km · north-east
- Maputsoe122 km · north-east
- Hlotse132 km · north-east
- Thaba-Tseka137 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mafeteng
When is Maghrib in Mafeteng?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 7:11 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mafeteng during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 49 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Mafeteng?
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 time is Fajr in Mafeteng?
Fajr in Mafeteng depends on the season: about 3:31 AM on 21 December and about 5:41 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Mafeteng?
The Qibla in Mafeteng is 14.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,855 km away.