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Prayer times in West New Britain Province
Prayer times in West New Britain Province (Papua New Guinea): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. West New Britain Province has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in West New Britain Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
West New Britain Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in West New Britain Province
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in West New Britain Province on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:28 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, compared with only 11 h 48 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:06 PM and 7:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of West New Britain Province and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
West New Britain Province lies 547 km north-east of Port Moresby, so Dhuhr in West New Britain Province comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Port Moresby. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in West New Britain Province.
Finding the Qibla from West New Britain Province
From West New Britain Province you face towards the west, at an angle of 290.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,333 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of West New Britain Province and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in West New Britain Province during Ramadan
Ramadan in West New Britain Province: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:23 PM, roughly 13 h 31 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, shorter by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where West New Britain Province is located
West New Britain Province is one of the regions of Papua New Guinea. Its main city, Kimbe, lies at 5.5509° S, 150.1377° E. The region has 1 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
- West New Britain Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Papua New Guinea
- Coordinates
- -5.55085, 150.13766
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,333 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in West New Britain Province
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in West New Britain Province comes roughly 53 minutes later around the june solstice (4:16 PM instead of 3:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:07 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in West New Britain Province and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in West New Britain Province
- Prayer times in Kimbe18,847
Nearby cities to West New Britain Province
- East New Britain Province272 km · north-east
- New Ireland Province339 km · north
- Morobe Province371 km · west
- Oro Province415 km · south-west
- Madang Province483 km · west
- Bougainville502 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in West New Britain Province
How long is the fast in West New Britain Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in West New Britain Province?
The Qibla in West New Britain Province is 290.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,333 km away.
What time is Fajr in West New Britain Province?
Fajr in West New Britain Province depends on the season: about 4:28 AM on 21 December and about 4:52 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in West New Britain Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 June and 6:11 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in West New Britain Province differ from Port Moresby?
Yes. West New Britain Province is 547 km from Port Moresby, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in West New Britain Province comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Port Moresby.