Regional capital · Tarrafal Municipality
Prayer times in Tarrafal
Residents of and visitors to Tarrafal can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Tarrafal is a regional capital in Cape Verde, in Tarrafal Municipality, with about 13,483 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.
Today’s prayer times in Tarrafal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Tarrafal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tarrafal change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tarrafal on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 02 min, against only 11 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 8:24 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:27 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tarrafal and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:22 PM |
Tarrafal lies 46 km north-west of Praia, so Dhuhr in Tarrafal comes roughly 1 minute later than in Praia. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tarrafal.
Qibla direction in Tarrafal
The Qibla in Tarrafal is at 73.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,702 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 73.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Tarrafal
Fasting in Tarrafal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:36 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 12 h 47 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:44 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 Tarrafal is located
The coordinates of Tarrafal are 15.2788° N and 23.7519° W. The nearest cities on our site are Calheta (20 km), Assomada (21 km), and Picos (25 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Tarrafal Municipality.
- Name
- Tarrafal
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Tarrafal Municipality, Cape Verde
- Population
- 13,483
- Coordinates
- 15.27881, -23.75192
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,702 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tarrafal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tarrafal is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:43 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 71 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 5:13 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Tarrafal in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Tarrafal
- Calheta20 km · south-east
- Assomada21 km · south
- Picos25 km · south-east
- Pedra Badejo28 km · south-east
- Joao Teves29 km · south-east
- Sao Domingos35 km · south-east
- Cidade Velha43 km · south
- Praia46 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tarrafal
How long is the fast in Tarrafal during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Tarrafal?
Fajr in Tarrafal depends on the season: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Tarrafal?
The Qibla in Tarrafal is 73.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,702 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Tarrafal?
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 Tarrafal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 7:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.