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Prayer times in Kayes
Prayer times in Kayes (Mali): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kayes has 7 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Kayes today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kayes
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kayes
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kayes move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:58 AM on 21 June and 5:49 AM on 21 December, a difference of 51 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:22 PM and 7:17 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 59 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 16 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:34 PM |
Kayes lies 427 km north-west of Bamako, so Dhuhr in Kayes comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Bamako. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kayes.
Qibla direction in Kayes
The Qibla in Kayes is at 74.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,456 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 74.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Kayes
Ramadan in Kayes: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:48 PM, roughly 12 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 20 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kayes on the map
Kayes is one of the regions of Mali. Its main city, Kayes, lies at 14.4478° N, 11.4439° W. The region has 7 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kayes
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mali
- Coordinates
- 14.44776, -11.44393
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,456 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kayes
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kayes comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:23 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:53 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Kayes (UTC), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Kayes
- Prayer times in Kayes194,716
- Kita75,598
- Salah times Nioro du Sahel51,933
- Diéma30,592
- Prayer times in Bafoulabé26,823
- Mahina26,754
- Salah times Sagalo15,830
Prayer times near Kayes
Prayer times in Kayes: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Kayes?
Fajr in Kayes changes with the seasons: about 4:58 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kayes during Ramadan?
About 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kayes differ from Bamako?
Yes. Kayes is 427 km from Bamako, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kayes is called about 14 minutes later than in Bamako.
What is the Qibla direction in Kayes?
The Qibla in Kayes is 74.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,456 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kayes?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:22 PM on 21 December and 7:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.