Prayer times in Johannesburg, South Africa
Today, Thursday 29 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-awwal 1448 AH). Muslim World League method, standard Asr, times in Africa/Johannesburg.
Prayer times
Muslim World League · Asr Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali · Africa/Johannesburg
- Fajr03:59Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise05:20End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr11:51Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr15:22Afternoon prayer (shadow = object length)
- Maghrib18:22Sunset prayer
- Isha19:39Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Johannesburg for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 03:59 | 05:20 | 11:51 | 15:22 | 18:22 | 19:39 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 03:58 | 05:19 | 11:51 | 15:22 | 18:23 | 19:40 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 03:57 | 05:19 | 11:51 | 15:22 | 18:24 | 19:41 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 03:56 | 05:18 | 11:51 | 15:21 | 18:24 | 19:42 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 03:55 | 05:17 | 11:51 | 15:21 | 18:25 | 19:43 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 03:54 | 05:17 | 11:51 | 15:21 | 18:26 | 19:43 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 03:53 | 05:16 | 11:51 | 15:21 | 18:26 | 19:44 |
Which method is used for Johannesburg
These times use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°) and the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in South Africa follow. Your mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes if it follows another convention. To compare, open the live prayer-times finder and switch the method or the Asr school.
Qibla direction from Johannesburg: 14.6° north-northeast (NNE), 5,446 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in South Africa
- Cape Town Fajr 04:18 · Maghrib 19:11
- Durban Fajr 03:38 · Maghrib 18:15
- Pretoria Fajr 03:59 · Maghrib 18:21
- Soweto Fajr 03:59 · Maghrib 18:23
- Gqeberha Fajr 03:49 · Maghrib 18:42
- Soshanguve Fajr 04:00 · Maghrib 18:21
- Pietermaritzburg Fajr 03:41 · Maghrib 18:17
- Evaton Fajr 03:59 · Maghrib 18:23
- Benoni Fajr 03:58 · Maghrib 18:21
- Bloemfontein Fajr 03:59 · Maghrib 18:33
- Thembisa Fajr 03:58 · Maghrib 18:21
- East London Fajr 03:43 · Maghrib 18:32
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Johannesburg: sun times for Johannesburg.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Johannesburg today?
Fajr in Johannesburg today is at 03:59 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). Sunrise is at 05:20, which ends the Fajr window. Muslim World League method.
What time is Maghrib in Johannesburg today?
Maghrib in Johannesburg today is at 18:22, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 19:39.
Which calculation method do these prayer times use?
Muslim World League, with the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in South Africa follow: Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°. Other methods differ by a few minutes at Fajr and Isha; the live prayer-times finder lets you switch method and Asr school.
What is the Qibla direction from Johannesburg?
From Johannesburg the Qibla is 14.6° from true north (north-northeast), 5,446 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.