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Prayer times in Phomolong
This page shows today’s prayer times in Phomolong, Free State, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in South Africa.
Adhan times in Phomolong today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Phomolong
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Phomolong change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Phomolong move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:38 AM on 21 December and 5:39 AM on 21 June, a difference of 2 h, while Maghrib moves between 5:24 PM and 7:07 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 55 min in the december solstice and drops to 10 h 22 min around 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 | 4:57 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:02 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:38 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:40 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:35 PM |
Compared with Pretoria, Dhuhr in Phomolong is called about 4 minutes later than in Pretoria, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Phomolong is 275 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Phomolong and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Phomolong: 15.3° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,665 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Phomolong is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Phomolong
Ramadan in Phomolong: according to 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, 7:02 PM, roughly 14 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 46 min, shorter by 52 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Phomolong on the map
The coordinates of Phomolong are 28.0127° S and 27.0823° E. The nearest cities on our site are Hennenman (7 km), Virginia (24 km), and Welkom (34 km). Welkom, the nearest administrative centre, is 34 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Free State.
- Name
- Phomolong
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Free State, South Africa
- Population
- 24,635
- Coordinates
- -28.01274, 27.08234
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,665 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Phomolong
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Phomolong comes roughly 42 minutes later around the june solstice (3:48 PM instead of 3:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:19 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Phomolong (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Phomolong
- Hennenman7 km · north-west
- Virginia24 km · south-west
- Welkom34 km · west
- Kutloanong38 km · north-west
- Odendaalsrus41 km · west
- Kroonstad43 km · north
- Allanridge52 km · north-west
- Winburg57 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Phomolong
Do prayer times in Phomolong differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Phomolong is 275 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Phomolong is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Pretoria.
What is the Qibla direction in Phomolong?
The Qibla in Phomolong is 15.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,665 km away.
When is Maghrib in Phomolong?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 June and 7:07 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Phomolong?
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 Phomolong during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 46 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.