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Prayer times in Welkom
Looking for the prayer times in Welkom? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Welkom, Free State. Every figure is computed for 27.9774° S, 26.7351° E, which means the times match Welkom itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Welkom today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Welkom
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Welkom by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Welkom on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 55 min, against only 10 h 22 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:45 PM and 8:36 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:06 PM and 12:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Welkom and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:41 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:36 PM |
Compared with Pretoria, Dhuhr in Welkom is called about 6 minutes later than in Pretoria, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Welkom is 287 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Welkom
Qibla from Welkom: 15.7° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,670 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Welkom is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Welkom during Ramadan
Ramadan in Welkom: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:04 PM, about 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Welkom
Welkom lies at 27.9774° S, 26.7351° E, in Free State, in South Africa. The nearest administrative centre is Theunissen, 48 km away. Close by you will find Odendaalsrus (12 km), Kutloanong (16 km), and Virginia (19 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Welkom
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Free State, South Africa
- Population
- 431,944
- Coordinates
- -27.97742, 26.73506
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,670 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Welkom
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Welkom comes roughly 42 minutes later around the june solstice (3:49 PM instead of 3:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:21 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Welkom, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Welkom
- Odendaalsrus12 km · north
- Kutloanong16 km · north
- Virginia19 km · south-east
- Allanridge26 km · north
- Hennenman28 km · east
- Phomolong34 km · east
- Wesselsbron39 km · west
- Theunissen48 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Welkom
Do prayer times in Welkom differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Welkom is 287 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Welkom comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Pretoria.
When is Maghrib in Welkom?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 June and 7:09 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Welkom?
The Qibla in Welkom is 15.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,670 km away.
How long is the fast in Welkom 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.
Which calculation method is used for Welkom?
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.