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Prayer times in Knysna
Looking for the adhan times in Knysna? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Knysna, Western Cape. Every figure is computed for 34.0363° S, 23.0471° E, which means the times match Knysna itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Knysna today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Knysna prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Knysna by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Knysna on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:28 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, against only 9 h 53 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 9:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Knysna and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:28 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:26 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:16 PM |
Compared with Pretoria, Dhuhr in Knysna comes about 21 minutes later than in Pretoria, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Knysna is 1,046 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Knysna
In Knysna you face towards the north, at an angle of 18.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,417 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Knysna 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 Knysna during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Knysna is at about 4:13 AM and iftar at 7:28 PM, for a fast of 15 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:54 PM, for a fast of 13 h 57 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Knysna on the map
Knysna is located at 34.0363° S, 23.0471° E, in Western Cape, in South Africa. The nearest administrative centre is Plettenberg Bay, 30 km away. Close by you will find Plettenberg Bay (30 km), George (55 km), and Groot-Brakrivier (76 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Knysna
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Population
- 68,659
- Coordinates
- -34.03627, 23.04713
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,417 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Knysna
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Knysna takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 40 minutes around 21 June: 3:08 PM for the majority, 3:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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Prayer times near Knysna
- Plettenberg Bay30 km · east
- George55 km · west
- Groot-Brakrivier76 km · west
- Dysselsdorp76 km · north-west
- Mossel Bay85 km · west
- Oudtshoorn92 km · north-west
- Kruisfontein155 km · east
- Humansdorp159 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Knysna
What is the Qibla direction in Knysna?
The Qibla in Knysna is 18.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,417 km away.
Do prayer times in Knysna differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Knysna is 1,046 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Knysna comes about 21 minutes later than in Pretoria.
Which calculation method is used for Knysna?
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.
How long is the fast in Knysna during Ramadan?
About 15 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 57 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Knysna?
Fajr in Knysna depends on the season: about 3:28 AM on 21 December and about 6:03 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.