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Prayer times in Ashton
This page shows today’s salah times in Ashton, Western Cape, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in South Africa.
Today’s prayer times in Ashton
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ashton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ashton change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ashton on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 9:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ashton and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:44 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:27 PM |
Ashton is located 1,193 km south-west of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Ashton is called roughly 33 minutes later than in Pretoria. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ashton.
Finding the Qibla from Ashton
Qibla from Ashton: 21.7° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,491 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ashton is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Ashton during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ashton, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:39 PM and imsak at 4:26 AM on the first day, 15 h 03 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:06 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 57 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in South Africa.
About Ashton
Ashton is located at 33.8314° S, 20.0560° E, in Western Cape, in South Africa. The nearest administrative centre is Swellendam, 41 km away. Close by you will find Montagu (8 km), Robertson (16 km), and Swellendam (41 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ashton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Population
- 15,964
- Coordinates
- -33.83136, 20.05595
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,491 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ashton
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ashton comes roughly 40 minutes later around the june solstice (4:01 PM instead of 3:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:47 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Ashton
- Montagu8 km · north-east
- Robertson16 km · west
- Swellendam41 km · south-east
- Worcester60 km · west
- Caledon73 km · south-west
- Bredasdorp78 km · south
- Ceres86 km · north-west
- Franschhoek87 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ashton
Which calculation method is used for Ashton?
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 Ashton differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Ashton is 1,193 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ashton is called roughly 33 minutes later than in Pretoria.
When is Maghrib in Ashton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 June and 7:50 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ashton?
The Qibla in Ashton is 21.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,491 km away.
How long is the fast in Ashton during Ramadan?
About 15 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 57 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.