City · Limpopo
Prayer times in Phalaborwa
Muslims living in Phalaborwa can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Phalaborwa is a city in South Africa, in Limpopo, with about 109,468 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Phalaborwa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Phalaborwa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Phalaborwa
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Phalaborwa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:37 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 37 min, compared with only 10 h 39 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Phalaborwa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 | 5:17 AM | 6:37 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:05 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:12 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:04 PM |
Phalaborwa is located 359 km north-east of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Phalaborwa comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Pretoria. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Phalaborwa.
Qibla in Phalaborwa and distance to Makkah
In Phalaborwa you pray towards the north, at an angle of 11.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,131 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Phalaborwa and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Phalaborwa
Fasting in Phalaborwa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 4:07 AM on the first day, 14 h 23 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:17 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 40 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in South Africa.
Phalaborwa on the map
Phalaborwa is located at 23.9430° S, 31.1411° E, in Limpopo, in South Africa. The nearest administrative centre is Giyani, 83 km away. Close by you will find Acornhoek (72 km), Giyani (83 km), and Nkowakowa (87 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Phalaborwa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Limpopo, South Africa
- Population
- 109,468
- Coordinates
- -23.94299, 31.14107
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,131 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Phalaborwa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Phalaborwa comes roughly 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:41 PM instead of 2:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:03 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Phalaborwa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Phalaborwa
- Acornhoek72 km · south
- Giyani83 km · north-west
- Nkowakowa87 km · west
- Thulamahashi87 km · south
- Mafemani94 km · south
- Dwarsloop95 km · south
- Tzaneen100 km · west
- Duiwelskloof106 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Phalaborwa
Which calculation method is used for Phalaborwa?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Phalaborwa?
The Qibla in Phalaborwa is 11.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,131 km away.
How long is the fast in Phalaborwa during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 40 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Phalaborwa differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Phalaborwa is 359 km from Pretoria, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Phalaborwa is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Pretoria.
When is Maghrib in Phalaborwa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 June and 6:42 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.