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Prayer times in Cape Town, South Africa today
Check prayer times in Cape Town today: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, the next adhan, qibla direction, and the daily prayer schedule.
The next prayer in Cape Town today is Fajr at 05:40, and today's Fajr prayer time in Cape Town is 05:40 in the local city time zone.
Check prayer times in Cape Town, South Africa today with adhan times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, qibla direction, and a quick weekly prayer schedule.
Time zoneGMT+2
Calculation methodMuslim World League
Gregorian date todayWednesday, April 8, 2026
Hijri date today20 Shawwāl 1447 AH
City coordinates-33.9258, 18.4232
Page updatedApril 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM
7-day overview
7-day overview
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 05:40 | 07:03 | 12:48 | 16:04 | 18:32 | 19:50 |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 05:41 | 07:04 | 12:47 | 16:03 | 18:30 | 19:49 |
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | 05:42 | 07:05 | 12:47 | 16:02 | 18:29 | 19:47 |
| Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 05:42 | 07:05 | 12:47 | 16:01 | 18:28 | 19:46 |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 05:43 | 07:06 | 12:47 | 16:00 | 18:27 | 19:45 |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | 05:44 | 07:07 | 12:46 | 15:59 | 18:25 | 19:44 |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 05:44 | 07:08 | 12:46 | 15:58 | 18:24 | 19:42 |
Visitor guide
Prayer times and adhan schedule in Cape Town, South Africa
This page helps visitors looking for prayer times in Cape Town, South Africa today or the next adhan time. The next prayer right now is Fajr at 05:40 in the city’s local time zone.
You can review today’s full schedule from Fajr to Isha, plus sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview to plan prayer times in Cape Town more easily.
Cape Town is a city in South Africa, and this page uses the local time zone GMT+2 together with the Muslim World League calculation method to show daily prayer times.
Quick highlights
Next prayer: Fajr at 05:40.
Today’s Fajr time: 05:40.
Today’s Maghrib adhan: 18:32.
A 7-day timetable helps you track upcoming prayer times more easily.
How timings are calculated
How prayer times are calculated in Cape Town and why they change
Prayer times in Cape Town, South Africa follow the local time zone GMT+2 and the calculation method Muslim World League. This is why timings shift day by day as the sun’s position changes through the year.
This page uses the city-wide reference for Cape Town, based on the Muslim World League calculation method, the local time zone GMT+2, and the city coordinates -33.9258, 18.4232.
Daily changes in Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha are normal because each prayer is tied to sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and twilight angles. That is why choosing the right city and checking the latest timetable matters in Cape Town.
Adhan time in Cape Town is calculated from the sun's position and the sunrise and sunset angles, which is why timings shift slightly across the seasons.
Quick highlights
Displayed calculation method: Muslim World League.
Local city time zone: GMT+2.
Displayed city coordinates: -33.9258, 18.4232.
Visible page update time: April 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cape Town
Quick answers for common visitor questions.
What are the prayer times in Cape Town, South Africa today?
This page shows Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times in Cape Town, South Africa for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (20 Shawwāl 1447 AH), together with sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview.
What is the next prayer time and adhan time in Cape Town?
The next prayer right now is Fajr at 05:40 based on the city’s local time zone, and the top panel also shows a live countdown until the next adhan.
What is the qibla direction in Cape Town?
The qibla direction from Cape Town toward Makkah is approximately north-east at 23° from north, and you can combine that with your phone compass for finer alignment.
Mosques
Known mosques in Cape Town
This starter list highlights some known mosques in Cape Town, South Africa. It adds useful local context for visitors looking for prayer times, qibla direction, and mosque names on one page.
13 known mosque names are listed for this city.
District: Within the city
Jameah Masjid is one of the better-known mosques and Islamic centers in Cape Town, especially around Within the city.
Location: Chiappini Street, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 423 5945
District: Within the city
Uitsig Islamic Masjid serves worshippers in Cape Town within the Within the city area and is among the known Islamic places in the city.
District: Within the city
Noor El Hamedia Mosque is a recognized Islamic place in Cape Town and is associated with Within the city.
Location: Long Street, Cape Town
District: Within the city
Claremont Main Road Mosque is one of the better-known mosques and Islamic centers in Cape Town, especially around Within the city.
Location: 42 Main Road
District: Mowbray
Masjid Ar-Rashideen serves worshippers in Cape Town within the Mowbray area and is among the known Islamic places in the city.
Location: 9 Queen Street, Mowbray, Cape Town
District: Observatory
Masjid IbaaDur-Ragmaan is a recognized Islamic place in Cape Town and is associated with Observatory.
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