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Prayer times in Ta'u
Looking for the prayer times in Ta'u? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ta'u, Manu'a. Every figure is computed for 14.2336° S, 169.5144° W, so the times reflect Ta'u itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Ta'u
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ta'u prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Ta'u change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ta'u on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:27 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, against only 11 h 17 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ta'u and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:47 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:00 PM |
Ta'u is located 128 km east of Pago Pago, so Dhuhr in Ta'u comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Pago Pago. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ta'u.
Finding the Qibla from Ta'u
The Qibla in Ta'u is at 288.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 16,814 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 288.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Ta'u
Ramadan in Ta'u: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:51 PM, roughly 13 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 27 min, shorter by 26 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Ta'u
Ta'u is located at 14.2336° S, 169.5144° W, in Manu'a, in American Samoa. Nearby places include Pago Pago (128 km) and Taulaga (392 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ta'u
- Local name
- Ta`ū
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Manu'a, American Samoa
- Population
- 873
- Coordinates
- -14.23361, -169.51444
- Time zone
- UTC−11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 16,814 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ta'u
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ta'u comes about 48 minutes later around the june solstice (4:22 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ta'u (UTC−11), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Ta'u
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ta'u
How long is the fast in Ta'u during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 27 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ta'u?
Fajr in Ta'u changes with the seasons: about 4:27 AM on 21 December and about 5:25 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Ta'u?
The Qibla in Ta'u is 288.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 16,814 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ta'u?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ta'u differ from Pago Pago?
Yes. Ta'u is 128 km from Pago Pago, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ta'u comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Pago Pago.