Fajr in Cape Town today (31st July 2026) begins at 06:13, calculated with the Muslim World League (MWL) for Cape Town, South Africa. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Fajr Prayer Time in Cape Town Today
Friday, 31st July 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
Fajr — Cape Town — Today
06:13
الفجر · Fajr / Fajar / Subh
Method: Muslim World League (MWL) (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°)
Fajr in Cape Town for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul Today | 06:13 |
| Sat 01 Aug | 06:12 |
| Sun 02 Aug | 06:12 |
| Mon 03 Aug | 06:11 |
| Tue 04 Aug | 06:10 |
| Wed 05 Aug | 06:09 |
| Thu 06 Aug | 06:09 |
All Prayer Times in Cape Town Today
Fajr
06:13
Sunrise
07:39
Dhuhr
12:52
Asr
15:44
Maghrib
18:06
Isha
19:27
About Fajr Prayer
Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, consisting of 2 obligatory rakaat prayed before sunrise. It is widely considered the most spiritually rewarding of the five prayers.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it." (Muslim). Allah ﷻ says: "…the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (17:78)
- Fard Rakaat
- 2
- Time
- pre-dawn
- Arabic
- الفجر
Fajr Prayer in Cape Town — FAQs
- What time is Fajr prayer in Cape Town today?
- Fajr prayer in Cape Town today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 06:13.
- What time does Fajr start in Cape Town?
- Fajr in Cape Town begins at true dawn — the first horizontal light on the horizon — and ends just before sunrise. Today it begins at 06:13.
- Can Fajr be prayed after sunrise?
- No — Fajr must be completed before sunrise. If missed, pray it as a qada (make-up) as soon as you wake, but the full reward of praying on time is not recovered.
- How many rakaat is Fajr prayer?
- Fajr has 2 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat recommended beforehand.
- What is the difference between Fajr and Subh?
- Subh (also Sobh) is simply another name for Fajr. Both refer to the same pre-dawn prayer.
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