Regional capital · Kavango East
Prayer times in Rundu
This page shows today’s salah times in Rundu, Kavango East, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Namibia.
Adhan times in Rundu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rundu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rundu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rundu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 12 min, against only 11 h 03 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:28 PM and 8:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:33 PM and 12:48 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rundu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:32 PM |
Rundu is located 587 km north-east of Windhoek, so Dhuhr in Rundu is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Windhoek. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Rundu.
Qibla direction in Rundu
Qibla from Rundu: 27.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,889 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Rundu remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rundu
For those fasting in Rundu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:18 PM and imsak at 5:05 AM on the first day, 14 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 31 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Namibia.
About Rundu
Rundu lies at 17.9180° S, 19.7731° E, in Kavango East, in Namibia. Nearby places include Ndiyona (99 km), Nkurenkuru (126 km), and Grootfontein (255 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rundu
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kavango East, Namibia
- Population
- 75,180
- Coordinates
- -17.91796, 19.77314
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 27.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,889 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rundu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Rundu comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:38 PM instead of 3:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Rundu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rundu
- Ndiyona99 km · east
- Nkurenkuru126 km · west
- Grootfontein255 km · south-west
- Tsumeb263 km · south-west
- Omuthiya341 km · west
- Eenhana368 km · west
- Ondangwa401 km · west
- Helao Nafidi415 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rundu
How long is the fast in Rundu during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Rundu?
Fajr in Rundu changes with the seasons: about 4:40 AM on 21 December and about 5:53 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Rundu?
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 Rundu differ from Windhoek?
Yes. Rundu is 587 km from Windhoek, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Rundu is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Windhoek.
What is the Qibla direction in Rundu?
The Qibla in Rundu is 27.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,889 km away.