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Prayer times in Matabeleland South Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Matabeleland South Province, a region of Zimbabwe, together with links to the 2 cities of Matabeleland South Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Gwanda; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Matabeleland South Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Matabeleland South Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Matabeleland South Province change through the year
Prayer times in Matabeleland South Province vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:55 AM and Maghrib at 6:44 PM, for a day of 13 h 25 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:21 AM and Maghrib to 5:32 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 52 min. The difference 2 h 33 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:20 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:04 PM |
Compared with Harare, Dhuhr in Matabeleland South Province comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Harare, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Matabeleland South Province is 407 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Matabeleland South Province and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Matabeleland South Province: 14.7° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,854 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Matabeleland South Province is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Matabeleland South Province
Fasting in Matabeleland South Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:45 PM and imsak at 4:22 AM on the first day, 14 h 13 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:25 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zimbabwe.
About Matabeleland South Province
Matabeleland South Province is one of the regions of Zimbabwe. Its main city, Gwanda, lies at 20.9362° S, 29.0070° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Matabeleland South Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Zimbabwe
- Coordinates
- -20.93622, 29.00698
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,854 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Matabeleland South Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Matabeleland South Province comes about 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:56 PM instead of 3:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Matabeleland South Province and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Matabeleland South Province
- Prayer times in Beitbridge58,574
- Gwanda26,700
Nearby cities to Matabeleland South Province
- Bulawayo98 km · north-west
- Midlands Province186 km · north-east
- Masvingo Province213 km · north-east
- Matabeleland North256 km · north-west
- Mashonaland East Province406 km · north-east
- Harare407 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matabeleland South Province
Which calculation method is used for Matabeleland South Province?
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 Matabeleland South Province differ from Harare?
Yes. Matabeleland South Province is 407 km from Harare, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Matabeleland South Province comes about 8 minutes later than in Harare.
When is Fajr in Matabeleland South Province?
Fajr in Matabeleland South Province changes with the seasons: about 3:55 AM on 21 December and about 5:21 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Matabeleland South Province?
The Qibla in Matabeleland South Province is 14.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,854 km away.
When is Maghrib in Matabeleland South Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 June and 6:44 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.