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Prayer times in Oshana Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Oshana Region, a region of Namibia, together with links to the 3 cities of Oshana Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Oshakati; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Oshana Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Oshana Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Oshana Region change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Oshana Region move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:57 AM on 21 December and 6:09 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 12 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:31 PM and 7:31 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 12 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 04 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:49 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:31 PM | 8:48 PM |
Oshana Region is located 550 km north of Windhoek, so Dhuhr in Oshana Region is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Windhoek. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Oshana Region.
Finding the Qibla from Oshana Region
The Qibla in Oshana Region is at 32.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,090 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 32.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Oshana Region
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Oshana Region is around 5:21 AM and iftar at 7:35 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:36 AM and iftar to 7:17 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 31 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Oshana Region
Oshana Region is one of the regions of Namibia. Its main city, Oshakati, is at 17.7883° S, 15.7044° E. The region has 3 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Oshana Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Namibia
- Coordinates
- -17.78833, 15.70436
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 32.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,090 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Oshana Region
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Oshana Region takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 4:08 PM for the majority, 4:55 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 Oshana Region and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Oshana Region
- Prayer times in Oshakati43,309
- Ondangwa27,049
- Salah times Ongwediva24,012
Nearby cities to Oshana Region
- Ohangwena Region74 km · north-east
- Omusati Region83 km · west
- Oshikoto Region113 km · south-east
- Kunene Region200 km · west
- Kavango West309 km · east
- Otjozondjupa Region314 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Oshana Region
When is Fajr in Oshana Region?
Fajr in Oshana Region changes with the seasons: about 4:57 AM on 21 December and about 6:09 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Oshana 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.
How long is the fast in Oshana Region during Ramadan?
About 14 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Oshana Region?
The Qibla in Oshana Region is 32.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,090 km away.
When is Maghrib in Oshana Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:31 PM on 21 June and 7:31 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.