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Prayer times in Grabouw
This page shows today’s salah times in Grabouw, Western Cape, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Today’s prayer times in Grabouw
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Grabouw
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Grabouw by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Grabouw on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:44 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, compared with only 9 h 52 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 9:33 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:36 PM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Grabouw and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:49 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:29 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:33 PM |
Grabouw is located 1,285 km south-west of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Grabouw comes about 37 minutes later than in Pretoria. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Grabouw.
Qibla in Grabouw and distance to Makkah
In Grabouw you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 22.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,560 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Grabouw and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Grabouw during Ramadan
Ramadan in Grabouw: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:44 PM, about 15 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 58 min, shorter by 67 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Grabouw is located
Grabouw is located at 34.1515° S, 19.0151° E, in Western Cape, in South Africa. The nearest administrative centre is Stellenbosch, 28 km away. Close by you will find Somerset West (19 km), Stellenbosch (28 km), and Franschhoek (28 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Grabouw
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Population
- 37,490
- Coordinates
- -34.15152, 19.01509
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,560 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Grabouw
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Grabouw is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 40 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Grabouw, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Grabouw
- Somerset West19 km · north-west
- Stellenbosch28 km · north-west
- Franschhoek28 km · north
- Le Roux30 km · north
- Hermanus36 km · south-east
- Kuils River37 km · north-west
- Caledon39 km · east
- Kraaifontein44 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Grabouw
When is Fajr in Grabouw?
Fajr in Grabouw depends on the season: about 3:44 AM on 21 December and about 6:20 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Grabouw?
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 Grabouw differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Grabouw is 1,285 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Grabouw comes about 37 minutes later than in Pretoria.
How long is the fast in Grabouw during Ramadan?
Roughly 15 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 58 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Grabouw?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 June and 7:55 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.