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Prayer times in Kunene Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Kunene Region, a region of Namibia, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Kunene Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Opuwo; 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 Kunene Region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kunene Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kunene Region change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kunene Region on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 13 min, against only 11 h 03 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:51 PM and 8:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:57 PM and 1:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kunene Region and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:35 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:26 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:57 PM |
Kunene Region lies 604 km north-west of Windhoek, so Dhuhr in Kunene Region is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Windhoek. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kunene Region.
Finding the Qibla from Kunene Region
The Qibla in Kunene Region is at 33.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,223 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 33.9°.
Fasting hours in Kunene Region during Ramadan
Fasting in Kunene Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:42 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 14 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:24 PM for a fast of 13 h 32 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Namibia.
About Kunene Region
Kunene Region is one of the regions of Namibia. Its main city, Opuwo, lies at 18.0607° S, 13.8400° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kunene Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Namibia
- Coordinates
- -18.06068, 13.83998
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 33.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,223 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kunene Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kunene Region comes about 46 minutes later around the june solstice (5:02 PM instead of 4:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:12 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Kunene Region, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Cities and towns in Kunene Region
Prayer times near Kunene Region
- Omusati Region136 km · north-east
- Oshana Region200 km · east
- Ohangwena Region271 km · east
- Oshikoto Region292 km · east
- Otjozondjupa Region398 km · south-east
- Kavango West508 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kunene Region
How long is the fast in Kunene Region during Ramadan?
About 14 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 32 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kunene Region differ from Windhoek?
Yes. Kunene Region is 604 km from Windhoek, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kunene Region is called about 13 minutes later than in Windhoek.
What time is Fajr in Kunene Region?
Fajr in Kunene Region depends on the season: about 5:04 AM on 21 December and about 6:17 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Kunene Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:38 PM on 21 June and 7:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kunene Region?
The Qibla in Kunene Region is 33.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,223 km away.