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Prayer times in Espargos
This page shows today’s prayer times in Espargos, Sal, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Cape Verde.
Salah times in Espargos today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Espargos prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Espargos change through the year
Prayer times in Espargos vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:38 AM and Maghrib at 7:07 PM, giving a day of 13 h 08 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:38 AM and Maghrib to 6:04 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 08 min. The difference 2 h 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 | 5:24 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:17 PM |
Espargos is located 212 km north of Praia, so Dhuhr in Espargos comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Praia. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Espargos.
Finding the Qibla from Espargos
In Espargos you pray towards the east, at an angle of 74.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,575 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Espargos 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 Espargos
For those fasting in Espargos, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 5:37 AM on the first day, 12 h 44 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:41 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.
Espargos on the map
The coordinates of Espargos are 16.7552° N and 22.9446° W. The closest places on our site are Sal Rei (64 km), Ribeira Brava (145 km), and Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau (152 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Sal.
- Name
- Espargos
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sal, Cape Verde
- Population
- 24,500
- Coordinates
- 16.75524, -22.94460
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,575 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Espargos
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Espargos is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:39 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 72 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:10 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Espargos and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Espargos
- Sal Rei64 km · south
- Ribeira Brava145 km · west
- Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau152 km · west
- Vila do Maio182 km · south
- Tarrafal185 km · south-west
- Calheta188 km · south
- Pedra Badejo190 km · south
- Picos200 km · south
Prayer times in Espargos: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Espargos?
Fajr in Espargos changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Espargos?
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 Espargos?
The Qibla in Espargos is 74.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,575 km away.
Do prayer times in Espargos differ from Praia?
Yes. Espargos is 212 km from Praia, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Espargos comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Praia.
When is Maghrib in Espargos?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 7:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.