City · Qacha's Nek District
Prayer times in Qacha's Nek
This page shows today’s prayer times in Qacha's Nek, Qacha's Nek District, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Lesotho.
Today’s prayer times in Qacha's Nek
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Qacha's Nek
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Qacha's Nek change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Qacha's Nek on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:24 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 05 min, against only 10 h 12 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 8:36 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Qacha's Nek and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:35 AM | 7:01 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:24 AM | 5:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:39 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:36 PM |
Qacha's Nek is located 146 km south-east of Maseru, so Dhuhr in Qacha's Nek comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Maseru. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Qacha's Nek.
Qibla in Qacha's Nek and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Qacha's Nek is at 13.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,853 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 13.1°.
Fasting hours in Qacha's Nek during Ramadan
Ramadan in Qacha's Nek: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:59 PM, about 14 h 47 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 50 min, shorter by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Qacha's Nek is located
Qacha's Nek is located at 30.1154° S, 28.6894° E, in Qacha's Nek District, in Lesotho. The nearest administrative centre is Thaba-Tseka, 66 km away. Close by you will find Thaba-Tseka (66 km), Mokhotlong (99 km), and Quthing (100 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Qacha's Nek
- Local name
- Qacha’s Nek
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Qacha's Nek District, Lesotho
- Population
- 25,573
- Coordinates
- -30.11537, 28.68936
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 13.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,853 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Qacha's Nek
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Qacha's Nek comes about 42 minutes later around the june solstice (3:36 PM instead of 2:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Qacha's Nek and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Qacha's Nek
- Thaba-Tseka66 km · north
- Mokhotlong99 km · north
- Quthing100 km · west
- Mohale's Hoek117 km · west
- Teyateyaneng141 km · north-west
- Mafeteng144 km · west
- Mabote146 km · north-west
- Maseru146 km · north-west
Prayer times in Qacha's Nek: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Qacha's Nek?
The Qibla in Qacha's Nek is 13.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,853 km away.
Do prayer times in Qacha's Nek differ from Maseru?
Yes. Qacha's Nek is 146 km from Maseru, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Qacha's Nek comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Maseru.
When is Fajr in Qacha's Nek?
Fajr in Qacha's Nek depends on the season: about 3:24 AM on 21 December and about 5:35 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Qacha's Nek during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 50 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Qacha's Nek?
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.