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Prayer times in Maio Municipality
This page gives today’s prayer times in Maio Municipality, a region of Cape Verde, together with links to the 1 cities of Maio Municipality that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Vila do Maio; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Maio Municipality today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Maio Municipality prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Maio Municipality change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Maio Municipality on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:43 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 02 min, compared with only 11 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 8:21 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maio Municipality and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Praia, Dhuhr in Maio Municipality is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Praia, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Maio Municipality is 40 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Maio Municipality and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Maio Municipality: 73.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,651 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Maio Municipality is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Maio Municipality during Ramadan
Ramadan in Maio Municipality: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:34 PM, roughly 12 h 47 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 21 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Maio Municipality is located
Maio Municipality is one of the regions of Cape Verde. Its main city, Vila do Maio, lies at 15.1382° N, 23.2116° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Maio Municipality
- Local name
- Maio
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Cape Verde
- Coordinates
- 15.13823, -23.21158
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,651 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Maio Municipality
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Maio Municipality takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 70 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 5:10 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Maio Municipality and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Maio Municipality
Nearby cities to Maio Municipality
- Santa Cruz Municipality34 km · west
- Praia Municipality40 km · south-west
- São Domingos Municipality40 km · west
- São Miguel Municipality41 km · west
- São Lourenço dos Órgãos41 km · west
- São Salvador do Mundo Municipality46 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Maio Municipality
Which calculation method is used for Maio Municipality?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Maio Municipality differ from Praia?
Yes. Maio Municipality is 40 km from Praia, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Maio Municipality is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Praia.
How long is the fast in Maio Municipality during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Maio Municipality?
The Qibla in Maio Municipality is 73.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,651 km away.
What time is Fajr in Maio Municipality?
Fajr in Maio Municipality depends on the season: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.