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Prayer times in Alberton
Residents of and visitors to Alberton can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Alberton is a city in South Africa, in Gauteng, with about 121,536 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Alberton today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Alberton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Alberton
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Alberton on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, against only 10 h 30 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 8:24 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Alberton and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:24 PM |
Alberton is located 59 km south of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Alberton comes at almost exactly the same time as Pretoria. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Alberton.
Qibla in Alberton and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Alberton: 14.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,451 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Alberton remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Alberton during Ramadan
Ramadan in Alberton: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:56 PM, about 14 h 31 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 43 min, shorter by 48 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Alberton is located
The coordinates of Alberton are 26.2679° S and 28.1223° E. The nearest cities on our site are Germiston (7 km), Tokoza (10 km), and Johannesburg (11 km). Germiston, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Gauteng.
- Name
- Alberton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Population
- 121,536
- Coordinates
- -26.26786, 28.12225
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,451 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Alberton
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Alberton is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 43 minutes around 21 June: 3:05 PM for the majority, 3:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Alberton in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Alberton
When is Fajr in Alberton?
Fajr in Alberton changes with the seasons: about 3:41 AM on 21 December and about 5:32 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Alberton?
The Qibla in Alberton is 14.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,451 km away.
How long is the fast in Alberton during Ramadan?
About 14 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 43 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Alberton?
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 Alberton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 June and 6:59 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.