Capital city · Khomas Region
Prayer times in Windhoek
This page shows today’s salah times in Windhoek, Khomas Region, worked out 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 commonly used in Namibia.
Salah times in Windhoek today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Windhoek
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Windhoek change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Windhoek on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 31 min, against only 10 h 45 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:31 PM and 8:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Windhoek and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:37 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:56 PM |
Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities in the east pray earlier and cities further west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Namibia.
Qibla in Windhoek and distance to Makkah
In Windhoek you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 28.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,477 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Windhoek and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Windhoek
Ramadan in Windhoek: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:35 PM, about 14 h 18 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 37 min, shorter by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Windhoek on the map
Windhoek is located at 22.5594° S, 17.0832° E, in Khomas Region, in Namibia. Nearby places include Okahandja (67 km), Rehoboth (84 km), and Gobabis (194 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Windhoek
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Khomas Region, Namibia
- Population
- 386,219
- Coordinates
- -22.55941, 17.08323
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 28.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,477 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Windhoek
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Windhoek comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (4:40 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:59 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Windhoek, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Windhoek
- Okahandja67 km · north
- Rehoboth84 km · south
- Gobabis194 km · east
- Otjiwarongo237 km · north
- Mariental247 km · south
- Swakopmund263 km · west
- Walvis Bay268 km · west
- Grootfontein348 km · north
Prayer times in Windhoek: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Windhoek?
The Qibla in Windhoek is 28.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,477 km away.
When is Maghrib in Windhoek?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 June and 7:35 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Windhoek?
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.
How long is the fast in Windhoek during Ramadan?
About 14 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Windhoek?
Fajr in Windhoek changes with the seasons: about 4:37 AM on 21 December and about 6:11 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.