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Prayer times in Erongo Region
Salah times in Erongo Region (Namibia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Erongo Region has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Erongo Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Erongo Region prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Erongo Region
Prayer times in Erongo Region change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:47 AM and Maghrib at 7:46 PM, giving a day of 13 h 32 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:21 AM and Maghrib to 6:26 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 45 min. That is a difference of 2 h 47 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:21 AM | 7:41 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:14 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:46 PM | 9:07 PM |
Compared with Windhoek, Dhuhr in Erongo Region is called about 10 minutes later than in Windhoek, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes later than in the capital. Erongo Region is 263 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Erongo Region
In Erongo Region you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 31.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,618 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Erongo Region and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Erongo Region
For those fasting in Erongo Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:45 PM and imsak at 5:17 AM on the first day, 14 h 19 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:23 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 38 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Namibia.
Where Erongo Region is located
Erongo Region is one of the regions of Namibia. Its main city, Swakopmund, lies at 22.6784° S, 14.5266° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Erongo Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Namibia
- Coordinates
- -22.67842, 14.52663
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 31.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,618 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Erongo Region
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Erongo Region comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (4:50 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:09 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Erongo Region and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Erongo Region
- Prayer times in Walvis Bay73,598
- Swakopmund53,009
Prayer times near Erongo Region
- Khomas Region263 km · east
- Otjozondjupa Region330 km · north-east
- Hardap Region412 km · south-east
- Omaheke Region457 km · east
- Kunene Region518 km · north
- Oshikoto Region525 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Erongo Region
Do prayer times in Erongo Region differ from Windhoek?
Yes. Erongo Region is 263 km from Windhoek, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Erongo Region is called roughly 10 minutes later than in Windhoek.
Which calculation method is used for Erongo Region?
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 Erongo Region?
Fajr in Erongo Region changes with the seasons: about 4:47 AM on 21 December and about 6:21 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Erongo Region?
The Qibla in Erongo Region is 31.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,618 km away.
When is Maghrib in Erongo Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:26 PM on 21 June and 7:46 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.