Regional capital · Mashonaland Central
Prayer times in Bindura
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bindura, Mashonaland Central, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Zimbabwe.
Prayer times in Bindura today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bindura prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bindura
Prayer times in Bindura change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:56 AM and Maghrib at 6:28 PM, for a day of 13 h 10 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:29 PM, and the day is just 11 h 06 min. The difference 2 h 04 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:18 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:45 PM |
Bindura is located 65 km north-east of Harare, so Dhuhr in Bindura comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Harare. This difference comes from 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 Bindura.
Finding the Qibla from Bindura
The Qibla in Bindura is at 12.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,404 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 12.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Bindura
Ramadan in Bindura: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:31 PM, about 14 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 31 min, shorter by 31 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Bindura
The coordinates of Bindura are 17.3019° S and 31.3306° E. The closest places on our site are Mvurwi (59 km), Harare (65 km), and Ruwa (66 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Mashonaland Central.
- Name
- Bindura
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe
- Population
- 50,400
- Coordinates
- -17.30192, 31.33056
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,404 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bindura
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bindura comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:53 PM instead of 3:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:02 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bindura and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Bindura
- Mvurwi59 km · north-west
- Harare65 km · south-west
- Ruwa66 km · south
- Harare Western Suburbs77 km · south-west
- Chitungwiza84 km · south
- Norton93 km · south-west
- Marondera101 km · south
- Chinhoyi120 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bindura
Do prayer times in Bindura differ from Harare?
Yes. Bindura is 65 km from Harare, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Bindura is called about 1 minute earlier than in Harare.
What is the Qibla direction in Bindura?
The Qibla in Bindura is 12.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,404 km away.
How long is the fast in Bindura during Ramadan?
About 14 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Bindura?
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 Fajr in Bindura?
Fajr in Bindura depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.