Regional capital · Mashonaland East Province
Prayer times in Marondera
Looking for the prayer times in Marondera? Below 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 Marondera, Mashonaland East Province. Every figure is computed for 18.1853° S, 31.5519° E, so the times reflect Marondera itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Marondera today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Marondera prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Marondera
Prayer times in Marondera change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:52 AM and Maghrib at 6:28 PM, giving a day of 13 h 13 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:07 AM and Maghrib to 5:27 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 02 min. The difference 2 h 11 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 | 4:45 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:52 AM | 5:15 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:46 PM |
Compared with Harare, Dhuhr in Marondera is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Harare, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Marondera is 66 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Marondera
The Qibla in Marondera is at 11.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,495 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 11.9°.
Fasting hours in Marondera during Ramadan
For those fasting in Marondera, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:17 AM on the first day, 14 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:14 PM for a fast of 13 h 32 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zimbabwe.
Marondera on the map
The coordinates of Marondera are 18.1853° S and 31.5519° E. The closest places on our site are Ruwa (46 km), Chitungwiza (54 km), and Harare (66 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Mashonaland East Province.
- Name
- Marondera
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
- Population
- 66,204
- Coordinates
- -18.18527, 31.55193
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,495 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Marondera
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Marondera comes about 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:51 PM instead of 3:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:01 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Marondera
- Ruwa46 km · north-west
- Chitungwiza54 km · west
- Harare66 km · north-west
- Rusape72 km · south-east
- Harare Western Suburbs81 km · north-west
- Norton96 km · west
- Bindura101 km · north
- Mutare147 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Marondera
What time is Fajr in Marondera?
Fajr in Marondera depends on the season: about 3:52 AM on 21 December and about 5:07 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Marondera?
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 Marondera?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 June and 6:28 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Marondera differ from Harare?
Yes. Marondera is 66 km from Harare, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Marondera is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Harare.
How long is the fast in Marondera 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.