Region · Cape Verde
Prayer times in Paul
Salah times in Paul (Cape Verde): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Paul has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Paul today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Paul prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Paul
Prayer times in Paul change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:45 AM and Maghrib at 7:17 PM, for a day of 13 h 09 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:47 AM and Maghrib to 6:11 PM, and the day is just 11 h 06 min. That is a difference of 2 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:24 PM |
Paul is located 295 km north-west of Praia, so Dhuhr in Paul comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Praia. 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 is not accurate in Paul.
Qibla direction in Paul
In Paul you pray towards the east, at an angle of 74.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,776 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Paul and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Paul
For those fasting in Paul, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:39 PM and imsak at 5:46 AM on the first day, 12 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:49 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cape Verde.
Where Paul is located
Paul is one of the regions of Cape Verde. Its main city, Pombas, is at 17.1503° N, 25.0201° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Paul
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Cape Verde
- Coordinates
- 17.15026, -25.02007
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,776 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Paul
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Paul comes roughly 73 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Paul and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Paul
Prayer times near Paul
- Porto Novo Municipality15 km · south
- São Vicente Municipality29 km · south
- Tarrafal de São Nicolau Municipality96 km · south-east
- Ribeira Brava Municipality97 km · south-east
- Sal225 km · east
- Mosteiros Municipality247 km · south
Prayer times in Paul: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Paul?
Fajr in Paul changes with the seasons: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Paul during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Paul differ from Praia?
Yes. Paul is 295 km from Praia, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Paul is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Praia.
Which calculation method is used for Paul?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Paul?
The Qibla in Paul is 74.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,776 km away.