Region · Cape Verde
Prayer times in Porto Novo Municipality
Salah times in Porto Novo Municipality (Cape Verde): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Porto Novo Municipality has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Porto Novo Municipality
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Porto Novo Municipality
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Porto Novo Municipality
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Porto Novo Municipality on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:46 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 09 min, against only 11 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:33 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:33 PM and 12:48 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Porto Novo Municipality and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:25 PM |
Porto Novo Municipality lies 285 km north-west of Praia, so Dhuhr in Porto Novo Municipality is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Praia. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Porto Novo Municipality.
Qibla in Porto Novo Municipality and distance to Makkah
In Porto Novo Municipality you face towards the east, at an angle of 74.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,784 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Porto Novo Municipality and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Porto Novo Municipality during Ramadan
Fasting in Porto Novo Municipality, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins 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.
About Porto Novo Municipality
Porto Novo Municipality is one of the regions of Cape Verde. Its main city, Porto Novo, is at 17.0197° N, 25.0647° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Porto Novo Municipality
- Local name
- Porto Novo
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Cape Verde
- Coordinates
- 17.01969, -25.06471
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,784 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Porto Novo Municipality
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Porto Novo Municipality 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Porto Novo Municipality and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Porto Novo Municipality
Prayer times near Porto Novo Municipality
- Paul15 km · north
- São Vicente Municipality17 km · south-east
- Tarrafal de São Nicolau Municipality91 km · south-east
- Ribeira Brava Municipality93 km · south-east
- Sal227 km · east
- Mosteiros Municipality234 km · south
Prayer times in Porto Novo Municipality: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Porto Novo 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.
How long is the fast in Porto Novo Municipality 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 Porto Novo Municipality differ from Praia?
Yes. Porto Novo Municipality is 285 km from Praia, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Porto Novo Municipality comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Praia.
When is Fajr in Porto Novo Municipality?
Fajr in Porto Novo Municipality changes with the seasons: about 4:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Porto Novo Municipality?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.