Regional capital · Karas Region
Prayer times in Keetmanshoop
Residents of and visitors to Keetmanshoop can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Keetmanshoop is a regional capital in Namibia, in Karas Region, with about 23,049 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Keetmanshoop today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Keetmanshoop prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Keetmanshoop change through the year
Prayer times in Keetmanshoop vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:20 AM and Maghrib at 7:40 PM, for a day of 13 h 49 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:12 AM and Maghrib to 6:03 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 28 min. That is a difference of 3 h 21 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 |
Compared with Windhoek, Dhuhr in Keetmanshoop comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Windhoek, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes earlier than in the capital. Keetmanshoop is 459 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Keetmanshoop
Qibla direction for Keetmanshoop: 25.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,826 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Keetmanshoop is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Keetmanshoop
For those fasting in Keetmanshoop, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:36 PM and imsak at 4:54 AM on the first day, 14 h 33 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 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 Keetmanshoop is located
The coordinates of Keetmanshoop are 26.5765° S and 18.1336° E. The closest places on our site are Mariental (217 km), Lüderitz (296 km), and Rehoboth (377 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Karas Region.
- Name
- Keetmanshoop
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Karas Region, Namibia
- Population
- 23,049
- 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 Keetmanshoop
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Keetmanshoop takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 43 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 4:27 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Keetmanshoop and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Keetmanshoop
- Mariental217 km · north
- Lüderitz296 km · west
- Rehoboth377 km · north
- Windhoek459 km · north
- Gobabis466 km · north
- Okahandja526 km · north
- Walvis Bay544 km · north-west
- Swakopmund566 km · north-west
Prayer times in Keetmanshoop: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop?
The Qibla in Keetmanshoop is 25.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,826 km away.
When is Fajr in Keetmanshoop?
Fajr in Keetmanshoop changes with the seasons: about 4:20 AM on 21 December and about 6:12 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Keetmanshoop?
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 Keetmanshoop differ from Windhoek?
Yes. Keetmanshoop is 459 km from Windhoek, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Keetmanshoop comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Windhoek.