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Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in Soweto, South Africa

12:05
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fajr 04:50 dhuhr 12:05 asr 15:28 maghrib 18:00 isha 19:30 Monthly Full Table

Dhuhr Timing in Soweto

For today, Sep 12, 2026, the Dhuhr prayer in Soweto starts at 12:05. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 12:04, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in Soweto.

Positioned at 26.27° latitude, Soweto experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Dhuhr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of September, the solar path in Soweto results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Soweto spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:25, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:13.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Soweto:

Islamic Midnight

23:25

Last Third

01:13

Congregation (Iqamah)

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

Intention (Niyyah)

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

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 4
Fard 4
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."

Nearby Soweto Mosques

Live Data

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7-Day Dhuhr Schedule

Sep 12, 2026
1 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:05
Sep 13, 2026
2 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:04
Sep 14, 2026
3 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:04
Sep 15, 2026
4 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:03
Sep 16, 2026
5 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:03
Sep 17, 2026
6 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:03
Sep 18, 2026
7 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:02
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 15°

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Dhuhr Prayer in Soweto — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Dhuhr today in Soweto?
Dhuhr in Soweto, South Africa begins today (Saturday, September 12, 2026) at 12:05 local time (Africa/Johannesburg). It starts the moment the sun passes its zenith and continues until the start of Asr at 15:28.
Why is Dhuhr called 'the middle prayer' in some sources?
Some classical commentators identify Dhuhr as the 'middle prayer' (al-salat al-wusta) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 — the prayer at the high point of the daily cycle. Other scholars hold Asr to be the middle prayer; both views are valid and the dua of either prayer benefits the worshipper.
What is the difference between Dhuhr and Jumu'ah on Friday?
On Fridays the Dhuhr prayer in Soweto is replaced by Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer, which is 2 fard rakat preceded by a khutbah (sermon) in congregation at the mosque. Outside Friday, today's Dhuhr at 12:05 follows the standard daily structure.
Can Dhuhr be combined with Asr?
Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr and Asr (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under specific conditions such as travel, heavy rain, or illness. Outside those conditions, each prayer should be performed in its own window.
How does today's Dhuhr time in Soweto compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Dhuhr in Soweto was at 12:04 local time. Today it is at 12:05, 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 Dhuhr prayer?
Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah (10 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Soweto for Dhuhr?
From Soweto, 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 Dhuhr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Dhuhr?
Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith.
Why does the Dhuhr time shift slightly each day?
Dhuhr starts when the sun crosses the local meridian (true noon), which shifts a few minutes each day due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and the equation of time. The figure 12:05 today is computed from astronomical solar transit in Soweto.

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