City · North West
Prayer times in Ottosdal
Muslims living in Ottosdal can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ottosdal is a city in South Africa, in North West, with about 22,011 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Ottosdal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ottosdal prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ottosdal
It is useful to know how prayer times in Ottosdal move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:47 AM on 21 December and 5:41 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 54 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:31 PM and 7:09 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 50 min around the december solstice and falls to 10 h 27 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:12 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:41 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:35 PM |
Ottosdal lies 248 km south-west of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Ottosdal comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Pretoria. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ottosdal.
Qibla direction in Ottosdal
The Qibla in Ottosdal is at 16.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,566 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 16.9°.
Fasting hours in Ottosdal during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ottosdal: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:05 PM, about 14 h 34 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 44 min, shorter by 50 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ottosdal is located
The coordinates of Ottosdal are 26.8091° S and 26.0054° E. The closest places on our site are Hartbeesfontein (41 km), Wolmaransstad (43 km), and Leeudoringstad (53 km). Wolmaransstad, the nearest administrative centre, is 43 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across North West.
- Name
- Ottosdal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North West, South Africa
- Population
- 22,011
- Coordinates
- -26.80908, 26.00538
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 16.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,566 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ottosdal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ottosdal is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 43 minutes around 21 June: 3:12 PM for the majority, 3:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Ottosdal, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Ottosdal
- Hartbeesfontein41 km · east
- Wolmaransstad43 km · south
- Leeudoringstad53 km · south-east
- Makwassie56 km · south
- Coligny62 km · north-east
- Klerksdorp66 km · east
- Orkney69 km · east
- Lichtenburg75 km · north
Prayer times in Ottosdal: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Ottosdal?
The Qibla in Ottosdal is 16.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,566 km away.
How long is the fast in Ottosdal during Ramadan?
About 14 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 44 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ottosdal?
Fajr in Ottosdal changes with the seasons: about 3:47 AM on 21 December and about 5:41 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ottosdal?
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 Ottosdal differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Ottosdal is 248 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ottosdal comes about 9 minutes later than in Pretoria.