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Prayer times in Midrand
Muslims living in Midrand can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Midrand is a city in South Africa, in Gauteng, with about 87,387 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Midrand today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Midrand
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Midrand by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Midrand on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:42 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 46 min, compared with only 10 h 31 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Midrand and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 5:25 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 | 3:42 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:23 PM |
Compared with Pretoria, Dhuhr in Midrand comes at almost exactly the same time as Pretoria, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at nearly the same minute in both places. Midrand is 27 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.
Finding the Qibla from Midrand
The Qibla in Midrand is at 14.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,420 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 14.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Midrand
Fasting in Midrand, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:55 PM and imsak at 4:15 AM on the first day, 14 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 43 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in South Africa.
Where Midrand is located
The coordinates of Midrand are 25.9760° S and 28.1180° E. The closest places on our site are Midstream (10 km), Thembisa (11 km), and Centurion (15 km). Johannesburg, the nearest administrative centre, is 26 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Gauteng.
- Name
- Midrand
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Population
- 87,387
- Coordinates
- -25.97600, 28.11800
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,420 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Midrand
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Midrand is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 43 minutes around 21 June: 3:05 PM for the majority, 3:49 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Midrand (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Midrand
Prayer times in Midrand: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Midrand?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 June and 6:58 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Midrand?
The Qibla in Midrand is 14.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,420 km away.
How long is the fast in Midrand during Ramadan?
About 14 h 30 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 Midrand?
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.
Do prayer times in Midrand differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Midrand is 27 km from Pretoria, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Midrand comes at almost exactly the same time as Pretoria.