Capital city · Shefa
Prayer times in Port Vila
This page shows today’s prayer times in Port Vila, Shefa, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Vanuatu.
Today’s prayer times in Port Vila
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Port Vila
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Port Vila change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Port Vila on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:46 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 12 min, against only 11 h 04 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:39 AM and 11:54 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Port Vila and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:38 PM |
Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Vanuatu.
Qibla in Port Vila and distance to Makkah
In Port Vila you face towards the west, at an angle of 283.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 14,626 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Port Vila and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Port Vila
Fasting in Port Vila, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:24 PM and imsak at 4:11 AM on the first day, 14 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:07 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 32 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Vanuatu.
About Port Vila
Port Vila lies at 17.7365° S, 168.3137° E, in Shefa, in Vanuatu. Close by you will find Lakatoro (205 km), Isangel (225 km), and Saratamata (275 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
- Port Vila
- Local name
- Port-Vila
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Shefa, Vanuatu
- Population
- 35,901
- Coordinates
- -17.73648, 168.31366
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 283.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 14,626 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Port Vila
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Port Vila takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:54 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 47 minutes around 21 June: 2:58 PM for the majority, 3:45 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Port Vila and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Port Vila
- Lakatoro205 km · north-west
- Isangel225 km · south-east
- Saratamata275 km · north
- Luganville275 km · north-west
- Sola437 km · north
Prayer times in Port Vila: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Port Vila during Ramadan?
About 14 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 32 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Port Vila?
The Qibla in Port Vila is 283.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 14,626 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Port Vila?
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.
When is Maghrib in Port Vila?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 6:20 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Port Vila?
Fajr in Port Vila changes with the seasons: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 4:59 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.