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Prayer times in Vereeniging
This page shows today’s salah times in Vereeniging, Gauteng, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in South Africa.
Today’s prayer times in Vereeniging
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vereeniging
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Vereeniging
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vereeniging on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 49 min, compared with only 10 h 28 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 8:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vereeniging 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 | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:27 PM |
Vereeniging is located 106 km south of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Vereeniging is called about 1 minute later than in Pretoria. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Vereeniging.
Qibla in Vereeniging and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Vereeniging is at 14.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,499 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 14.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Vereeniging
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Vereeniging is at about 4:14 AM and iftar at 6:57 PM, for a fast of 14 h 33 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:38 AM and iftar to 6:31 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 44 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Vereeniging is located
Vereeniging lies at 26.6731° S, 27.9262° E, in Gauteng, in South Africa. The nearest administrative centre is Vanderbijlpark, 10 km away. Close by you will find Vanderbijlpark (10 km), Evaton (17 km), and Sasolburg (19 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vereeniging
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Population
- 474,681
- Coordinates
- -26.67313, 27.92615
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,499 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vereeniging
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Vereeniging comes roughly 43 minutes later around the june solstice (3:48 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:16 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Vereeniging and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Vereeniging
- Vanderbijlpark10 km · south-west
- Evaton17 km · north-west
- Sasolburg19 km · south-west
- Deneysville30 km · south-east
- Tokoza40 km · north-east
- Soweto46 km · north
- Heidelberg47 km · north-east
- Fochville48 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vereeniging
When is Fajr in Vereeniging?
Fajr in Vereeniging changes with the seasons: about 3:40 AM on 21 December and about 5:33 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Vereeniging?
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 Vereeniging during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 44 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Vereeniging?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 June and 7:01 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Vereeniging differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Vereeniging is 106 km from Pretoria, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vereeniging comes roughly 1 minute later than in Pretoria.