Regional capital · Mashonaland West
Prayer times in Chinhoyi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West, 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 Zimbabwe.
Today’s prayer times in Chinhoyi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Chinhoyi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chinhoyi by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chinhoyi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:00 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 10 min, compared with only 11 h 05 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chinhoyi and can differ by a minute or two 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 Chinhoyi is called about 3 minutes later than in Harare, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Chinhoyi is 104 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Chinhoyi
Qibla direction for Chinhoyi: 14.0° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,439 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Chinhoyi remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Chinhoyi
For those fasting in Chinhoyi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:36 PM and imsak at 4:24 AM on the first day, 14 h 02 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:19 PM for a fast of 13 h 31 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zimbabwe.
About Chinhoyi
Chinhoyi is located at 17.3667° S, 30.2000° E, in Mashonaland West, in Zimbabwe. Nearby places include Norton (78 km), Mvurwi (78 km), and Karoi (82 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chinhoyi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
- Population
- 90,800
- 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 Chinhoyi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chinhoyi comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:58 PM instead of 3:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:07 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Chinhoyi and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Chinhoyi
- Norton78 km · south-east
- Mvurwi78 km · north-east
- Karoi82 km · north-west
- Chegutu85 km · south
- Harare Western Suburbs89 km · south-east
- Harare104 km · south-east
- Kadoma112 km · south
- Chitungwiza117 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chinhoyi
Which calculation method is used for Chinhoyi?
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.
Do prayer times in Chinhoyi differ from Harare?
Yes. Chinhoyi is 104 km from Harare, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Chinhoyi is called about 3 minutes later than in Harare.
What time is Fajr in Chinhoyi?
Fajr in Chinhoyi 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.
When is Maghrib in Chinhoyi?
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.
How long is the fast in Chinhoyi 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.