Regional capital · Mosteiros Municipality
Prayer times in Igreja
Muslims living in Igreja can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Igreja is a regional capital in Cape Verde, in Mosteiros Municipality, with about 4,084 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Igreja today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Igreja
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Igreja by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Igreja on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, against only 11 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Igreja and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:25 PM |
Igreja lies 89 km west of Praia, so Dhuhr in Igreja is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Praia. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Igreja.
Finding the Qibla from Igreja
The Qibla in Igreja is at 73.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,770 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 73.5°.
Fasting hours in Igreja during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Igreja is around 5:41 AM and iftar at 6:39 PM, for a fast of 12 h 47 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:28 AM and iftar to 6:47 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Igreja
Igreja lies at 15.0333° N, 24.3333° W, in Mosteiros Municipality, in Cape Verde. Close by you will find Cova Figueira (16 km), São Filipe (23 km), and Nova Sintra (43 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Igreja
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Mosteiros Municipality, Cape Verde
- Population
- 4,084
- Coordinates
- 15.03333, -24.33333
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,770 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Igreja
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Igreja takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:45 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 70 minutes around 21 June: 4:04 PM for the majority, 5:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Igreja (UTC−1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Igreja
- Cova Figueira16 km · south
- São Filipe23 km · south-west
- Nova Sintra43 km · south-west
- Tarrafal68 km · north-east
- Assomada70 km · east
- Picos75 km · east
- Cidade Velha79 km · east
- Joao Teves80 km · east
Prayer times in Igreja: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Igreja?
Fajr in Igreja depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Igreja?
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.
When is Maghrib in Igreja?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Igreja differ from Praia?
Yes. Igreja is 89 km from Praia, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Igreja comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Praia.
What is the Qibla direction in Igreja?
The Qibla in Igreja is 73.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,770 km away.