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Prayer times in Randfontein
Residents of and visitors to Randfontein can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Randfontein is a city in South Africa, in Gauteng, with about 133,654 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 Randfontein today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Randfontein
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Randfontein
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Randfontein on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:43 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, against only 10 h 30 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 8:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Randfontein and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:43 AM | 5:14 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:32 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:26 PM |
Randfontein lies 69 km south-west of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Randfontein comes about 2 minutes later than in Pretoria. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Randfontein.
Qibla direction in Randfontein
The Qibla in Randfontein is at 15.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,453 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 shows 15.0°.
Fasting hours in Randfontein during Ramadan
Fasting in Randfontein, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:57 PM and imsak at 4:16 AM on the first day, 14 h 31 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:32 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.
About Randfontein
The coordinates of Randfontein are 26.1844° S and 27.7020° E. The closest places on our site are Krugersdorp (13 km), Bagale (14 km), and Westonaria (16 km). Krugersdorp, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Gauteng.
- Name
- Randfontein
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Population
- 133,654
- Coordinates
- -26.18440, 27.70203
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,453 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Randfontein
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Randfontein comes about 43 minutes later around the june solstice (3:50 PM instead of 3:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Randfontein, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Randfontein
- Krugersdorp13 km · north-east
- Bagale14 km · north
- Westonaria16 km · south
- Roodepoort17 km · east
- Soweto18 km · south-east
- Randburg32 km · east
- Johannesburg34 km · east
- Carletonville36 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Randfontein
Which calculation method is used for Randfontein?
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 Randfontein during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 43 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Randfontein differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Randfontein is 69 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Randfontein comes about 2 minutes later than in Pretoria.
What is the Qibla direction in Randfontein?
The Qibla in Randfontein is 15.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,453 km away.
What time is Fajr in Randfontein?
Fajr in Randfontein depends on the season: about 3:43 AM on 21 December and about 5:34 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.