📅 April 2026

Prayer Times Calendar for Townsville - April 2026

This is the complete prayer times calendar for Townsville, Queensland, Australia for April 2026. All times are calculated using the ISNA method specific to coordinates -19.2590°N, 146.8169°E.

April Prayer Time Patterns in Townsville

During April 2026, Townsville experiences autumn conditions in the southern hemisphere. This affects the prayer times throughout the month:

• Fajr (Dawn): Begins at 05:19 on the 1st and shifts to 05:03 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 18:14 early in the month and changes to 17:52 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib decreases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 12 hours 55 minutes to 12 hours 49 minutes

Understanding the Five Daily Prayers

Muslims in Townsville observe five obligatory daily prayers (Salah), each with its designated time window based on the sun's position:

• Fajr (الفجر): The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise. In April, it begins around 05:19 in Townsville.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During April, Dhuhr in Townsville is typically around 12:17.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In April, Asr time is approximately 15:40.
• Maghrib (المغرب): The sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun sets. This also marks Iftar time during Ramadan.
• Isha (العشاء): The night prayer, offered after twilight disappears. In Townsville during April, Isha begins around 19:14.

ISNA Calculation Method

The prayer times on this page are calculated using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method, which is widely used in Australia. This method uses:

• Fajr angle: 15° below the horizon
• Isha angle: 15° below the horizon
• Asr calculation: Standard (Shafi'i) method where shadow equals object length

Tips for April Prayers in Townsville

• Autumn brings moderate prayer times, with balanced daylight hours.
• This is an excellent time to establish consistent prayer habits.
• Bookmark this page or install our PWA for quick access to daily prayer times.
• Enable notifications to receive prayer time alerts throughout the day.