Regional capital · Matabeleland South Province
Prayer times in Gwanda
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Zimbabwe.
Adhan times in Gwanda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gwanda
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gwanda
It helps to know how prayer times in Gwanda move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:55 AM on 21 December and 5:21 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 26 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:32 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 25 min in the december solstice and drops to 10 h 52 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 |
Gwanda is located 407 km south-west of Harare, so Dhuhr in Gwanda comes about 8 minutes later than in Harare. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gwanda.
Finding the Qibla from Gwanda
In Gwanda you face towards the north, at an angle of 14.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,854 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gwanda 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.
Fasting hours in Gwanda during Ramadan
For those fasting in Gwanda, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:45 PM and imsak at 4:22 AM on the first day, 14 h 13 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:25 PM for a fast of 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zimbabwe.
Where Gwanda is located
Gwanda is located at 20.9362° S, 29.0070° E, in Matabeleland South Province, in Zimbabwe. Nearby places include Bulawayo (98 km), Zvishavane (129 km), and Shurugwi (175 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gwanda
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe
- Population
- 26,700
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gwanda
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gwanda takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 3:10 PM for the majority, 3:56 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Gwanda, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Gwanda
- Bulawayo98 km · north-west
- Zvishavane129 km · north-east
- Shurugwi175 km · north-east
- Beitbridge176 km · south-east
- Gweru186 km · north-east
- Masvingo213 km · north-east
- Redcliff227 km · north
- Kwekwe239 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gwanda
Which calculation method is used for Gwanda?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Gwanda?
The Qibla in Gwanda is 14.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,854 km away.
When is Fajr in Gwanda?
Fajr in Gwanda depends on the season: 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.
How long is the fast in Gwanda during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 35 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Gwanda differ from Harare?
Yes. Gwanda is 407 km from Harare, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gwanda is called about 8 minutes later than in Harare.