Region · Zimbabwe
Prayer times in Mashonaland West
Salah times in Mashonaland West (Zimbabwe): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Mashonaland West has 7 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Mashonaland West
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mashonaland West
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mashonaland West change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mashonaland West on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:00 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 10 min, against only 11 h 05 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mashonaland West and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:00 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:49 PM |
Compared with Harare, Dhuhr in Mashonaland West comes about 3 minutes later than in Harare, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Mashonaland West is 104 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Mashonaland West and distance to Makkah
In Mashonaland West you pray towards the north, at an angle of 14.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,439 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mashonaland West 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.
Ramadan timetable for Mashonaland West
Ramadan in Mashonaland West: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:36 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 Mashonaland West
Mashonaland West is one of the regions of Zimbabwe. Its main city, Chinhoyi, is at 17.3667° S, 30.2000° E. The region has 7 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Mashonaland West
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Zimbabwe
- Coordinates
- -17.36667, 30.20000
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,439 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mashonaland West
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mashonaland West comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:58 PM instead of 3:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:07 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Mashonaland West, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Mashonaland West
- Prayer times in Kadoma117,381
- Chinhoyi90,800
- Salah times Norton87,039
- Chegutu65,800
- Prayer times in Karoi37,564
- Kariba27,600
- Salah times Harare Western Suburbs15,556
Nearby cities to Mashonaland West
- Harare104 km · south-east
- Mashonaland Central120 km · east
- Mashonaland East Province170 km · south-east
- Midlands Province235 km · south
- Matabeleland North307 km · south-west
- Masvingo Province307 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mashonaland West
What time is Fajr in Mashonaland West?
Fajr in Mashonaland West changes with the seasons: about 4:00 AM on 21 December and about 5:11 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Mashonaland West?
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.
How long is the fast in Mashonaland West 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Mashonaland West?
The Qibla in Mashonaland West is 14.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,439 km away.
When is Maghrib in Mashonaland West?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:34 PM on 21 June and 6:32 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.