Islamic New Year in Soweto
South Africa — June 16, 2026
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Soweto
08:39:28
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
06:39:28
Etc/UTC
Mecca
09:39:28
UTC+3
About Islamic New Year
The first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of a new year in the Islamic calendar.
Based on hijri calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Soweto Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 1,695,047
- Coordinates
- -26.2678, 27.8585
Sun Times Today in Soweto
Sunrise
06:50
Solar Noon
12:07
Sunset
17:23
Golden Hour
16:49
Daylight
10h 33m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Soweto
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:28 |
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
| Dhuhr | 12:07 |
| Asr | 15:04 |
| Maghrib | 17:23 |
| Isha | 18:41 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Weather Forecast
High
20.2°C
Low
7.6°C
Condition
Clear
Weather forecast data from Open-Meteo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Islamic New Year in Soweto?
- Islamic New Year in Soweto falls on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- What timezone is Soweto in?
- Soweto is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.