Region · Papua New Guinea
Prayer times in Western Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Western Province, a region of Papua New Guinea, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Western Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Daru; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Western Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Western Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Western Province by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Western Province move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:48 AM on 21 December and 5:26 AM on 21 June, a difference of 38 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:17 PM and 6:45 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 39 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 36 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 | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:57 PM |
Western Province lies 435 km west of Port Moresby, so Dhuhr in Western Province comes about 16 minutes later than in Port Moresby. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Western Province.
Finding the Qibla from Western Province
The Qibla in Western Province is at 289.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,752 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 289.8°.
Fasting hours in Western Province during Ramadan
Ramadan in Western Province: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:05 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:55 PM, roughly 13 h 40 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 23 min, shorter by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Western Province is located
Western Province is one of the regions of Papua New Guinea. Its main city, Daru, is at 9.0779° S, 143.2089° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Western Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Papua New Guinea
- Coordinates
- -9.07786, 143.20893
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,752 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Western Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Western Province comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:39 PM instead of 3:48 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:35 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Western Province and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Western Province
- Prayer times in Daru15,214
Nearby cities to Western Province
- Gulf Province308 km · north-east
- Southern Highlands Province330 km · north
- Hela Province361 km · north
- Western Highlands Province375 km · north
- Jiwaka Province391 km · north-east
- Chimbu Province392 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Western Province
Which calculation method is used for Western 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.
When is Maghrib in Western Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:17 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Western Province differ from Port Moresby?
Yes. Western Province is 435 km from Port Moresby, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Western Province comes roughly 16 minutes later than in Port Moresby.
How long is the fast in Western Province during Ramadan?
About 13 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Western Province?
Fajr in Western Province depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 December and about 5:26 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.