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Prayer times in Pombas
Looking for the prayer times in Pombas? 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 Pombas, Paul. Every figure is computed for 17.1503° N, 25.0201° W, so the times reflect Pombas itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Pombas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pombas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Pombas
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pombas on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 09 min, against only 11 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 8:33 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:32 PM and 12:48 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pombas and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Pombas is located 295 km north-west of Praia, so Dhuhr in Pombas is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Praia. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Pombas.
Qibla direction in Pombas
The Qibla in Pombas is at 74.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,776 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 74.6°.
Fasting hours in Pombas during Ramadan
Ramadan in Pombas: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, about 12 h 43 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 25 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Pombas is located
Pombas lies at 17.1503° N, 25.0201° W, in Paul, in Cape Verde. Close by you will find Porto Novo (15 km), Mindelo (29 km), and Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau (96 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pombas
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Paul, Cape Verde
- Population
- 1,429
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pombas
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pombas takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:48 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 73 minutes around 21 June: 4:06 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Pombas
- Porto Novo15 km · south
- Mindelo29 km · south
- Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau96 km · south-east
- Ribeira Brava97 km · south-east
- Espargos225 km · east
- Igreja247 km · south
- Tarrafal248 km · south-east
- Sal Rei249 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pombas
Which calculation method is used for Pombas?
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 Fajr in Pombas?
Fajr in Pombas depends on the season: 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 Pombas 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Pombas?
The Qibla in Pombas is 74.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,776 km away.
When is Maghrib in Pombas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 7:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.