City · North West
Prayer times in Klerksdorp
This page shows today’s salah times in Klerksdorp, North West, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in South Africa.
Adhan times in Klerksdorp today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Klerksdorp
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Klerksdorp change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Klerksdorp on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:44 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 50 min, against only 10 h 27 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 8:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:06 PM and 12:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Klerksdorp and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:02 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:16 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:38 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:32 PM |
Klerksdorp lies 195 km south-west of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Klerksdorp comes about 6 minutes later than in Pretoria. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Klerksdorp.
Finding the Qibla from Klerksdorp
The Qibla in Klerksdorp is at 16.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,552 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 16.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Klerksdorp
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Klerksdorp is around 4:19 AM and iftar at 7:02 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 34 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:43 AM and iftar to 6:37 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 44 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Klerksdorp on the map
The coordinates of Klerksdorp are 26.8521° S and 26.6667° E. The closest places on our site are Stilfontein (10 km), Orkney (14 km), and Hartbeesfontein (26 km). Potchefstroom, the nearest administrative centre, is 46 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across North West.
- Name
- Klerksdorp
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North West, South Africa
- Population
- 227,039
- Coordinates
- -26.85213, 26.66672
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 16.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,552 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Klerksdorp
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Klerksdorp comes about 43 minutes later around the june solstice (3:52 PM instead of 3:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:21 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Klerksdorp and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Klerksdorp
- Stilfontein10 km · east
- Orkney14 km · south
- Hartbeesfontein26 km · west
- Potchefstroom46 km · east
- Viljoenskroon48 km · south-east
- Bothaville60 km · south
- Leeudoringstad60 km · south-west
- Ventersdorp62 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Klerksdorp
Which calculation method is used for Klerksdorp?
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 time is Fajr in Klerksdorp?
Fajr in Klerksdorp changes with the seasons: about 3:44 AM on 21 December and about 5:39 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Klerksdorp?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 June and 7:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Klerksdorp during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 44 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Klerksdorp?
The Qibla in Klerksdorp is 16.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,552 km away.