Region · New Caledonia
Prayer times in South Province
Prayer times in South Province (New Caledonia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. South Province has 4 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in South Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for South Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in South Province by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in South Province move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:45 AM on 21 December and 5:15 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 30 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:23 PM and 6:38 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 28 min around the december solstice and drops to 10 h 49 min in 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 | 4:46 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:34 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:45 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:14 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:59 PM |
South Province lies 90 km north-west of Noumea, so Dhuhr in South Province is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Noumea. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in South Province.
Finding the Qibla from South Province
From South Province you face towards the west, at an angle of 280.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 14,461 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of South Province 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 South Province
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in South Province is around 4:13 AM and iftar at 6:39 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 16 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:31 AM and iftar to 6:18 PM, for a fast of 13 h 37 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About South Province
South Province is one of the regions of New Caledonia. Its main city, La Foa, lies at 21.7108° S, 165.8276° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- South Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- New Caledonia
- Coordinates
- -21.71079, 165.82764
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 280.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 14,461 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in South Province
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in South Province is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 45 minutes around 21 June: 3:02 PM for the majority, 3:47 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in South Province and organise your day around them.
Salah times across South Province
- Prayer times in Noumea93,060
- Mont-Dore24,680
- Salah times Dumbéa19,346
- La Foa2,947
Prayer times near South Province
- North Province123 km · north-west
- Loyalty Islands173 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Province
Do prayer times in South Province differ from Noumea?
Yes. South Province is 90 km from Noumea, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in South Province comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Noumea.
What time is Fajr in South Province?
Fajr in South Province depends on the season: about 3:45 AM on 21 December and about 5:15 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in South Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for South Province?
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 South Province during Ramadan?
About 14 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.