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Prayer times in Vredenburg
This page shows today’s prayer times in Vredenburg, Western Cape, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in South Africa.
Adhan times in Vredenburg today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vredenburg
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vredenburg change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vredenburg on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:54 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 20 min, against only 9 h 59 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:13 PM and 9:31 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:40 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vredenburg and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:22 AM | 7:50 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:31 PM |
Vredenburg lies 1,268 km south-west of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Vredenburg is called about 41 minutes later than in Pretoria. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vredenburg.
Qibla in Vredenburg and distance to Makkah
From Vredenburg you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 24.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,471 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vredenburg 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vredenburg
For those fasting in Vredenburg, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:46 PM and imsak at 4:37 AM on the first day, 14 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:14 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 55 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in South Africa.
Where Vredenburg is located
The coordinates of Vredenburg are 32.9072° S and 17.9900° E. The closest places on our site are Saldanha (12 km), Moorreesburg (68 km), and Atlantis (87 km). Moorreesburg, the nearest administrative centre, is 68 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Western Cape.
- Name
- Vredenburg
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Population
- 45,986
- Coordinates
- -32.90719, 17.98997
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 24.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,471 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vredenburg
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vredenburg is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 40 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:12 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Vredenburg (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Vredenburg
- Saldanha12 km · south
- Moorreesburg68 km · south-east
- Atlantis87 km · south-east
- Malmesbury92 km · south-east
- Durbanville120 km · south-east
- Cape Town120 km · south
- Kraaifontein125 km · south-east
- Wellington125 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vredenburg
Which calculation method is used for Vredenburg?
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 Vredenburg differ from Pretoria?
Yes. Vredenburg is 1,268 km from Pretoria, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Vredenburg is called about 41 minutes later than in Pretoria.
When is Maghrib in Vredenburg?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:49 PM on 21 June and 7:56 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Vredenburg?
Fajr in Vredenburg changes with the seasons: about 3:54 AM on 21 December and about 6:22 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Vredenburg during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 55 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.