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Prayer times in Chokwé
This page shows today’s salah times in Chokwé, Gaza Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 Mozambique.
Adhan times in Chokwé today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chokwé prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Chokwé by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chokwé on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:27 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 40 min, compared with only 10 h 37 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chokwé and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:31 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:08 PM | 6:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:27 AM | 4:56 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:59 PM |
Chokwé lies 164 km north of Maputo, so Dhuhr in Chokwé is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Maputo. 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 should not be used in Chokwé.
Qibla in Chokwé and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Chokwé: 8.8° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,163 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Chokwé remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Chokwé
Ramadan in Chokwé: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 3:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:34 PM, roughly 14 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 40 min, shorter by 45 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Chokwé is located
The coordinates of Chokwé are 24.5333° S and 32.9833° E. The closest places on our site are Xilembene (33 km), Macia (56 km), and Chibuto (58 km). Xai-Xai, the nearest administrative centre, is 88 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Gaza Province.
- Name
- Chokwé
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gaza Province, Mozambique
- Population
- 63,695
- Coordinates
- -24.53333, 32.98333
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,163 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chokwé
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chokwé comes about 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:32 PM instead of 2:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:56 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Chokwé, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Chokwé
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chokwé
When is Fajr in Chokwé?
Fajr in Chokwé changes with the seasons: about 3:27 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Chokwé?
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 is the Qibla direction in Chokwé?
The Qibla in Chokwé is 8.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,163 km away.
How long is the fast in Chokwé during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 40 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Chokwé differ from Maputo?
Yes. Chokwé is 164 km from Maputo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Chokwé is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Maputo.