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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Randfontein, South Africa

05:14
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fajr 05:14 dhuhr 12:12 asr 15:26 maghrib 17:51 isha 19:21 Monthly Full Table

Fajr Timing in Randfontein

For today, Aug 20, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Randfontein starts at 05:14. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 05:13, marking a difference of 1 minute earlier due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Randfontein.

Positioned at 26.18° latitude, Randfontein experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of August, the solar path in Randfontein results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Randfontein spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:32, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:26.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Randfontein:

Islamic Midnight

23:32

Last Third

01:26

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Randfontein typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

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7-Day Fajr Schedule

Aug 20, 2026
7 Rabi’ al-Awwal
05:14
Aug 21, 2026
8 Rabi’ al-Awwal
05:13
Aug 22, 2026
9 Rabi’ al-Awwal
05:12
Aug 23, 2026
10 Rabi’ al-Awwal
05:11
Aug 24, 2026
11 Rabi’ al-Awwal
05:10
Aug 25, 2026
12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
05:09
Aug 26, 2026
13 Rabi’ al-Awwal
05:08
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 15°

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Fajr Prayer in Randfontein — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Fajr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Randfontein.

What time is Fajr today in Randfontein?
Fajr in Randfontein, South Africa begins today (Thursday, August 20, 2026) at 05:14 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.
When does the Fajr window end in Randfontein?
The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 05:13.
Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?
No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha — which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain — Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.
What is the Hijri date today in Randfontein for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 7 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 05:14 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Randfontein.
How does today's Fajr time in Randfontein compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Randfontein was at 05:13 local time. Today it is at 05:14, which is 1 minutes later. This year-over-year drift reflects the gradual shift of the solar year and is the reason prayer times are recomputed astronomically every day rather than read from a static table.
How many rakat is Fajr prayer?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Randfontein for Fajr?
From Randfontein, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 15° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Fajr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?
The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)
Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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