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Prayer times in Vredendal
Looking for the prayer times in Vredendal? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Vredendal, Western Cape. Every figure is computed for 31.6683° S, 18.5012° E, which means the times match Vredendal itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Vredendal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vredendal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Vredendal by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Vredendal on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:58 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 13 min, against only 10 h 05 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:12 PM and 9:24 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:38 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vredendal and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:18 AM | 7:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:24 PM |
Vredendal lies 1,151 km south-west of Pretoria, so Dhuhr in Vredendal is called about 39 minutes later than in Pretoria. The gap is due to 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 Vredendal.
Finding the Qibla from Vredendal
The Qibla in Vredendal is at 23.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,325 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 23.8°.
Fasting hours in Vredendal during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Vredendal is at about 4:39 AM and iftar at 7:42 PM, for a fast of 14 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:09 AM and iftar to 7:11 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Vredendal on the map
The coordinates of Vredendal are 31.6683° S and 18.5012° E. The closest places on our site are Vredenburg (146 km), Saldanha (158 km), and Moorreesburg (166 km). Vredenburg, the nearest administrative centre, is 146 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Western Cape.
- Name
- Vredendal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Population
- 21,769
- Coordinates
- -31.66833, 18.50119
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,325 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vredendal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vredendal is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 41 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:13 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Vredendal in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Vredendal
- Vredenburg146 km · south
- Saldanha158 km · south
- Moorreesburg166 km · south
- Malmesbury200 km · south
- Ceres204 km · south
- Atlantis211 km · south
- Wellington224 km · south
- Paarl234 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vredendal
How long is the fast in Vredendal during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Vredendal?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Vredendal?
The Qibla in Vredendal is 23.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,325 km away.
When is Maghrib in Vredendal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 June and 7:51 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Vredendal?
Fajr in Vredendal changes with the seasons: about 3:58 AM on 21 December and about 6:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.