City · Matabeleland North
Prayer times in Hwange
Muslims living in Hwange can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Hwange is a city in Zimbabwe, in Matabeleland North, with about 39,750 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Hwange today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Hwange
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hwange change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Hwange on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:12 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, compared with only 11 h 02 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 8:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:06 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hwange and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:07 PM |
Hwange is located 485 km west of Harare, so Dhuhr in Hwange comes about 18 minutes later than in Harare. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Hwange.
Qibla in Hwange and distance to Makkah
In Hwange you face towards the north, at an angle of 18.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,656 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hwange 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hwange
Ramadan in Hwange: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:52 PM, roughly 14 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 32 min, shorter by 33 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Hwange
Hwange is located at 18.3645° S, 26.4988° E, in Matabeleland North, in Zimbabwe. The nearest administrative centre is Lupane, 152 km away. Nearby places include Victoria Falls (85 km), Lupane (152 km), and Gokwe (258 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Hwange
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
- Population
- 39,750
- Coordinates
- -18.36446, 26.49877
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,656 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hwange
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Hwange comes roughly 46 minutes later around the june solstice (4:11 PM instead of 3:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:22 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Hwange (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Hwange
Prayer times in Hwange: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Hwange?
The Qibla in Hwange is 18.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,656 km away.
When is Fajr in Hwange?
Fajr in Hwange depends on the season: about 4:12 AM on 21 December and about 5:27 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Hwange?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 June and 6:49 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Hwange differ from Harare?
Yes. Hwange is 485 km from Harare, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Hwange comes roughly 18 minutes later than in Harare.
Which calculation method is used for Hwange?
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.