Regional capital · Otjozondjupa Region
Prayer times in Otjiwarongo
Residents of and visitors to Otjiwarongo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Otjiwarongo is a regional capital in Namibia, in Otjozondjupa Region, with about 33,481 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Otjiwarongo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Otjiwarongo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Otjiwarongo by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Otjiwarongo on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:46 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 23 min, compared with only 10 h 53 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:36 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Otjiwarongo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:28 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:52 PM |
Compared with Windhoek, Dhuhr in Otjiwarongo is called about 2 minutes later than in Windhoek, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Otjiwarongo is 237 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Otjiwarongo
The Qibla in Otjiwarongo is at 29.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,295 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 29.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Otjiwarongo
Fasting in Otjiwarongo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:34 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 14 h 11 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:14 PM for a fast of 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Namibia.
Where Otjiwarongo is located
The coordinates of Otjiwarongo are 20.4637° S and 16.6477° E. The closest places on our site are Okahandja (171 km), Tsumeb (175 km), and Grootfontein (181 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Otjozondjupa Region.
- Name
- Otjiwarongo
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
- Population
- 33,481
- Coordinates
- -20.46369, 16.64772
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 29.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,295 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Otjiwarongo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Otjiwarongo 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 45 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Otjiwarongo (UTC+2), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Otjiwarongo
Do prayer times in Otjiwarongo differ from Windhoek?
Yes. Otjiwarongo is 237 km from Windhoek, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Otjiwarongo is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Windhoek.
When is Maghrib in Otjiwarongo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:22 PM on 21 June and 7:33 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Otjiwarongo?
The Qibla in Otjiwarongo is 29.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,295 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Otjiwarongo?
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.
What time is Fajr in Otjiwarongo?
Fajr in Otjiwarongo depends on the season: about 4:46 AM on 21 December and about 6:09 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.