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Prayer times in Koppies
This page shows today’s prayer times in Koppies, Free State, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in South Africa.
Namaz times in Koppies today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Koppies
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Koppies by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Koppies on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:39 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 52 min, compared with only 10 h 25 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 8:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Koppies and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:39 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:36 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:30 PM |
Compared with Pretoria, Dhuhr in Koppies comes about 2 minutes later than in Pretoria, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Koppies is 177 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Koppies and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Koppies is at 14.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,569 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 14.9°.
Fasting hours in Koppies during Ramadan
Ramadan in Koppies: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:59 PM, about 14 h 35 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 45 min, shorter by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Koppies is located
The coordinates of Koppies are 27.2418° S and 27.5742° E. The closest places on our site are Vredefort (33 km), Parys (39 km), and Heilbron (39 km). Parys, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Free State.
- Name
- Koppies
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Free State, South Africa
- Population
- 16,537
- Coordinates
- -27.24179, 27.57422
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,569 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Koppies
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Koppies comes roughly 43 minutes later around the june solstice (3:48 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Koppies in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Koppies
- Vredefort33 km · north-west
- Parys39 km · north
- Heilbron39 km · east
- Sasolburg53 km · north-east
- Kroonstad56 km · south-west
- Viljoenskroon62 km · west
- Vanderbijlpark64 km · north-east
- Deneysville65 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Koppies
When is Maghrib in Koppies?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 June and 7:04 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Koppies differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Koppies is 177 km from Pretoria, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Koppies comes about 2 minutes later than in Pretoria.
How long is the fast in Koppies during Ramadan?
About 14 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 45 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Koppies?
The Qibla in Koppies is 14.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,569 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Koppies?
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.