Prayer Times in South Africa Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 4 cities in South Africa, using the Muslim World League method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town South Africa | 4:18 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:31 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:37 PM |
| Durban South Africa | 3:39 AM | 5:04 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:36 PM |
| Johannesburg South Africa | 3:59 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Pretoria South Africa | 3:59 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:38 PM |
How prayer times vary across South Africa
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Durban (3:39 AM) and latest in Cape Town (4:18 AM), a spread of 39 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 6:16 PM in Durban to 7:12 PM in Cape Town. All of these cities share one time zone, so the differences come only from where each city lies.
Calculation method used in South Africa
The Muslim World League angles are a common default; South Africa has both Shafi (largely Cape) and Hanafi (largely Indian-heritage) communities, so switch the Asr setting to match your mosque.
- Method: Muslim World League, with Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zone
- South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2 today): Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria
First day of Ramadan 2027 in South Africa
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 4:42 AM | 7:46 PM | 15h 04m |
| Durban | 4:04 AM | 6:49 PM | 14h 45m |
| Johannesburg | 4:25 AM | 6:56 PM | 14h 31m |
| Pretoria | 4:25 AM | 6:55 PM | 14h 30m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in South Africa?
The Muslim World League angles are a common default; South Africa has both Shafi (largely Cape) and Hanafi (largely Indian-heritage) communities, so switch the Asr setting to match your mosque. This page and every city page use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across South Africa?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Durban and latest in Cape Town by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 6:16 PM in Durban to 7:12 PM in Cape Town.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in South Africa?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.