City · Limpopo
Prayer times in Dwarsloop
This page shows today’s salah times in Dwarsloop, Limpopo, 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 the usual reference in South Africa.
Namaz times in Dwarsloop today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Dwarsloop prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dwarsloop by season
Prayer times in Dwarsloop change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:34 AM and Maghrib at 6:44 PM, giving a day of 13 h 41 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:18 AM and Maghrib to 5:15 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 36 min. The difference 3 h 05 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:39 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:07 PM |
Dwarsloop lies 312 km east of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Dwarsloop is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Pretoria. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dwarsloop.
Qibla in Dwarsloop and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Dwarsloop: 11.1° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,225 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Dwarsloop remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dwarsloop
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Dwarsloop is around 4:06 AM and iftar at 6:42 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 26 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:27 AM and iftar to 6:18 PM, for a fast of 13 h 41 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Dwarsloop on the map
Dwarsloop lies at 24.7946° S, 31.1028° E, in Limpopo, in South Africa. The nearest administrative centre is Lydenburg, 74 km away. Close by you will find Mafemani (2 km), Thulamahashi (12 km), and Hlanganani (20 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dwarsloop
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Limpopo, South Africa
- Population
- 35,397
- Coordinates
- -24.79456, 31.10277
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,225 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dwarsloop
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dwarsloop takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 44 minutes around 21 June: 2:56 PM for the majority, 3:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Dwarsloop and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Dwarsloop
- Mafemani2 km · west
- Thulamahashi12 km · north-east
- Hlanganani20 km · south
- Acornhoek23 km · north
- Calcutta25 km · south-east
- Mkhuhlu25 km · south-east
- Sabie47 km · south-west
- White River60 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dwarsloop
What time is Fajr in Dwarsloop?
Fajr in Dwarsloop depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Dwarsloop?
The Qibla in Dwarsloop is 11.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,225 km away.
How long is the fast in Dwarsloop during Ramadan?
About 14 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 41 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Dwarsloop?
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 Dwarsloop differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Dwarsloop is 312 km from Pretoria, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Dwarsloop comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Pretoria.