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Prayer times in Koundara
Muslims living in Koundara can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Koundara is a city in Guinea, in Boké Region, with about 22,326 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Koundara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Koundara prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Koundara by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Koundara on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 52 min, against only 11 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:45 PM and 8:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Koundara and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:45 PM |
Koundara is located 330 km north of Conakry, so Dhuhr in Koundara is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Conakry. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Koundara.
Qibla direction in Koundara
In Koundara you pray towards the east, at an angle of 72.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,712 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Koundara 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.
Ramadan timetable for Koundara
Ramadan in Koundara: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:55 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:57 PM, about 12 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Koundara on the map
The coordinates of Koundara are 12.4833° N and 13.3000° W. The nearest cities on our site are Kamabi (16 km), Koumbia (79 km), and Wendou Borou (133 km). Labé, the nearest administrative centre, is 170 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Boké Region.
- Name
- Koundara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Boké Region, Guinea
- Population
- 22,326
- Coordinates
- 12.48333, -13.30000
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 72.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,712 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Koundara
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Koundara comes about 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:29 PM instead of 4:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Koundara (UTC), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Koundara
- Kamabi16 km · south-west
- Koumbia79 km · south
- Wendou Borou133 km · south-west
- Donghol-Sigon140 km · south-east
- Sangarédi162 km · south
- Labé170 km · south-east
- Télimélé178 km · south
- Pita187 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Koundara
Do prayer times in Koundara differ from Conakry?
Yes. Koundara is 330 km from Conakry, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Koundara is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Conakry.
Which calculation method is used for Koundara?
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 Koundara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:33 PM on 21 December and 7:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Koundara during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Koundara?
The Qibla in Koundara is 72.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,712 km away.