Regional capital · Maio Municipality
Prayer times in Vila do Maio
Looking for the prayer times in Vila do Maio? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Vila do Maio, Maio Municipality. Every figure is computed for 15.1382° N, 23.2116° W, which means the times match Vila do Maio itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Vila do Maio
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vila do Maio
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Vila do Maio by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vila do Maio on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 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 stays between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vila do Maio and may differ by a minute 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 |
Vila do Maio lies 40 km north-east of Praia, so Dhuhr in Vila do Maio is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Praia. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Vila do Maio.
Finding the Qibla from Vila do Maio
The Qibla in Vila do Maio is at 73.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,651 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 73.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vila do Maio
Ramadan in Vila do Maio: 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 Vila do Maio is located
Vila do Maio is located at 15.1382° N, 23.2116° W, in Maio Municipality, in Cape Verde. Nearby places include Pedra Badejo (34 km), Praia (40 km), and Sao Domingos (40 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vila do Maio
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Maio Municipality, Cape Verde
- Population
- 4,472
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vila do Maio
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vila do Maio is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap 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.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Vila do Maio (UTC−1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Vila do Maio
- Pedra Badejo34 km · west
- Praia40 km · south-west
- Sao Domingos40 km · west
- Calheta41 km · west
- Joao Teves41 km · west
- Picos46 km · west
- Cidade Velha49 km · south-west
- Assomada51 km · west
Prayer times in Vila do Maio: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Vila do Maio?
Fajr in Vila do Maio changes with the seasons: 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.
How long is the fast in Vila do Maio 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.
When is Maghrib in Vila do Maio?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Vila do Maio?
The Qibla in Vila do Maio is 73.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,651 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Vila do Maio?
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.