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Prayer times in Oshikoto Region
Prayer times in Oshikoto Region (Namibia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Oshikoto Region has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Oshikoto Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Oshikoto Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Oshikoto Region
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Oshikoto Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:52 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, against only 11 h 02 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:40 PM and 8:46 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oshikoto Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:46 PM |
Oshikoto Region lies 469 km north of Windhoek, so Dhuhr in Oshikoto Region is called about 2 minutes later than in Windhoek. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Oshikoto Region.
Qibla in Oshikoto Region and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Oshikoto Region: 30.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,097 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Oshikoto Region remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Oshikoto Region
Fasting in Oshikoto Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:32 PM and imsak at 5:17 AM on the first day, 14 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:14 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 32 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Namibia.
Oshikoto Region on the map
Oshikoto Region is one of the regions of Namibia. Its main city, Omuthiya, is at 18.3646° S, 16.5815° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Oshikoto Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Namibia
- Coordinates
- -18.36463, 16.58146
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 30.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,097 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Oshikoto Region
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Oshikoto Region takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 46 minutes around 21 June: 4:04 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Oshikoto Region (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Salah times across Oshikoto Region
- Prayer times in Tsumeb22,845
- Omuthiya5,000
Prayer times near Oshikoto Region
- Ohangwena Region101 km · north
- Oshana Region113 km · north-west
- Omusati Region194 km · north-west
- Kavango West230 km · east
- Otjozondjupa Region234 km · south
- Kunene Region292 km · west
Prayer times in Oshikoto Region: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Oshikoto Region?
Fajr in Oshikoto Region depends on the season: about 4:52 AM on 21 December and about 6:07 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Oshikoto Region differ from Windhoek?
Yes. Oshikoto Region is 469 km from Windhoek, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Oshikoto Region comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Windhoek.
What is the Qibla direction in Oshikoto Region?
The Qibla in Oshikoto Region is 30.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,097 km away.
How long is the fast in Oshikoto Region during Ramadan?
About 14 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 32 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Oshikoto Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:26 PM on 21 June and 7:29 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.