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Prayer times in Karas Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Karas Region, a region of Namibia, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Karas Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Keetmanshoop; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Karas Region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Karas Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Karas Region change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Karas Region move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:20 AM on 21 December and 6:12 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 53 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:03 PM and 7:40 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 49 min around the december solstice and drops to 10 h 28 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:35 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:05 PM |
Karas Region lies 459 km south of Windhoek, so Dhuhr in Karas Region is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Windhoek. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Karas Region.
Finding the Qibla from Karas Region
The Qibla in Karas Region is at 25.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,826 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 25.7°.
Fasting hours in Karas Region during Ramadan
For those fasting in Karas Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:36 PM and imsak at 4:54 AM on the first day, 14 h 33 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 43 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Namibia.
Where Karas Region is located
Karas Region is one of the regions of Namibia. Its main city, Keetmanshoop, is at 26.5765° S, 18.1336° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Karas Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Namibia
- Coordinates
- -26.57654, 18.13359
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 25.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,826 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Karas Region
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Karas Region comes roughly 43 minutes later around the june solstice (4:27 PM instead of 3:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:55 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Karas Region in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Cities and towns in Karas Region
- Prayer times in Keetmanshoop23,049
- Lüderitz15,137
Nearby cities to Karas Region
- Hardap Region217 km · north
- Khomas Region459 km · north
- Omaheke Region466 km · north
- Erongo Region566 km · north-west
- Otjozondjupa Region696 km · north
- Oshikoto Region927 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Karas Region
How long is the fast in Karas Region during Ramadan?
About 14 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 43 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Karas Region?
The Qibla in Karas Region is 25.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,826 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Karas 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.
Do prayer times in Karas Region differ from Windhoek?
Yes. Karas Region is 459 km from Windhoek, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Karas Region is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Windhoek.
When is Maghrib in Karas Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 June and 7:40 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.