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Prayer times in Kourou
This page shows today’s salah times in Kourou, Guyane, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in French Guiana.
Today’s prayer times in Kourou
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kourou prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kourou by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kourou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 25 min, compared with only 11 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:34 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kourou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:34 PM |
Kourou lies 42 km north-west of Cayenne, so Dhuhr in Kourou comes about 1 minute later than in Cayenne. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kourou.
Finding the Qibla from Kourou
Qibla from Kourou: 68.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,053 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kourou remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Kourou
For those fasting in Kourou, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:43 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 13 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:43 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in French Guiana.
Where Kourou is located
The coordinates of Kourou are 5.1628° N and 52.6427° W. The closest places on our site are Cayenne (42 km), Matoury (50 km), and Rémire-Montjoly (50 km). Cayenne, the nearest administrative centre, is 42 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Guyane.
- Name
- Kourou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guyane, French Guiana
- Population
- 24,029
- Coordinates
- 5.16281, -52.64265
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,053 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kourou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kourou takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 60 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Kourou and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kourou
- Cayenne42 km · south-east
- Matoury50 km · south-east
- Rémire-Montjoly50 km · south-east
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni158 km · west
Prayer times in Kourou: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Kourou differ from Cayenne?
Yes. Kourou is 42 km from Cayenne, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kourou is called roughly 1 minute later than in Cayenne.
What time is Fajr in Kourou?
Fajr in Kourou depends on the season: about 5:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kourou during Ramadan?
About 13 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kourou?
The Qibla in Kourou is 68.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,053 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kourou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:23 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.