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Prayer times in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 04:54 | 06:11 | 12:16 | 15:41 | 18:19 | 19:31 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 05:32 | 06:55 | 12:11 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:42 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 04:41 | 05:58 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:04 | 19:16 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 03:41 | 05:12 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:59 | 20:24 |
Method: Muslim World League (MWL), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 10 h 29 min in winter to 13 h 47 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Africa/Johannesburg).
Qibla from Johannesburg
The Qibla bearing is 14.6° from true north (to the north), and the Kaaba is about 5,445 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 26.2° S twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Johannesburg is listed with the method that is commonly used in South Africa. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Johannesburg?
14.6° from true north, to the north. The distance to the Kaaba is about 5,445 km.
Which calculation method is used for Johannesburg?
This page uses Muslim World League (MWL), a common choice in South Africa. You can change it in the app.