Today’s prayer times in Johannesburg

2024-10-14


Prayer name * Prayer time
Fajr 4:14
Sunrise 5:27
Dhuhr 11:54
Asr 15:24
Maghrib 18:21
Isha 19:29

Today’s prayer times in Johannesburg

Taking time out to pray five times a day is a duty upon all Muslims, and helps us to remember Allah (SWT) and our purpose in life – to worship Him. When we turn towards Makkah, we are united with all the Muslims around the world who face the same direction (Qibla), and when we raise our hands to begin Salah, we put aside the stresses and worries of life to remember our Lord.

When we pray, we communicate directly with Allah (SWT), and we are closest to Him in sujood, or prostration.

This is one of the best times to supplicate, or make du’a – so next time you are in sujoodtake a moment to ask Allah to relieve the poverty and suffering of all those we support around the world.


This timetable for Johannesburg prayer times has been sourced using verified calculation methods.

Check prayer times in other SA cities

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the five daily prayers?

The five daily prayers are:

  • Fajr (prayed at dawn)
  • Dhuhr (prayed at midday)
  • Asr (prayed in the afternoon)
  • Maghrib (prayed at sunset)
  • Isha (prayed at night)

It is obligatory to perform the five prayers every day during the prescribed times. The times for each prayer vary depending on your location, this page provides Cape Town prayer times. Click here for times specific to other cities in the SA.

 

How many Rakats are prayed for each of the five daily prayers?

Each daily prayer has a different number of rakats per prayer:

  • Fajr:  2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Fardh
  • Dhuhr: 4 Rakat Sunnah, then 4 Rakat Fardh, then 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Nafl
  • Asr: 4 Rakat Sunnah, then 4 Rakat Fardh
  • Maghrib: 3 Rakat Fardh, then 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Nafl
  • Isha: 4 Rakat Sunnah, then 4 Rakat Fardh, then 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Nafl, then 3 Rakat Witr Wajib, then 2 Rakat Nafl

 

What are Fardh, Wajib, Sunnah and Nafal Rakats?

The Fardh, Wajib, Sunnah and Nafal Rakats are:

  • Fardh – obligatory
  • Wajib – second in importance to Fardh, obligatory
  • Sunnah – optional but highly recommended
  • Nafl – optional

 

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