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Prayer times in Gweru
Looking for the prayer times in Gweru? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Gweru, Midlands Province. Every figure is computed for 19.4500° S, 29.8167° E, which means the times match Gweru itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Gweru
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gweru prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gweru change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gweru on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 18 min, against only 10 h 57 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:45 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gweru 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 | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:19 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:56 PM |
Compared with Harare, Dhuhr in Gweru comes about 5 minutes later than in Harare, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Gweru is 223 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Gweru
From Gweru you pray towards the north, at an angle of 14.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,673 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gweru 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 Gweru during Ramadan
Ramadan in Gweru: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:40 PM, roughly 14 h 08 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 33 min, shorter by 35 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Gweru on the map
The coordinates of Gweru are 19.4500° S and 29.8167° E. The closest places on our site are Shurugwi (32 km), Redcliff (46 km), and Kwekwe (58 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Midlands Province.
- Name
- Gweru
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Midlands Province, Zimbabwe
- Population
- 158,200
- Coordinates
- -19.45000, 29.81667
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,673 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gweru
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gweru comes roughly 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:55 PM instead of 3:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:08 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gweru (UTC+2), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gweru
What time is Fajr in Gweru?
Fajr in Gweru depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 December and about 5:15 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Gweru?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gweru during Ramadan?
About 14 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 33 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Gweru?
The Qibla in Gweru is 14.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,673 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Gweru?
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.