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Prayer times in Nioro du Sahel
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nioro du Sahel, Kayes, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in Mali.
Salah times in Nioro du Sahel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nioro du Sahel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Nioro du Sahel by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Nioro du Sahel move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:49 AM on 21 June and 5:43 AM on 21 December, a difference of 54 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:13 PM and 7:11 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 02 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 14 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:25 PM |
Nioro du Sahel is located 340 km north-west of Bamako, so Dhuhr in Nioro du Sahel comes about 6 minutes later than in Bamako. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nioro du Sahel.
Qibla direction in Nioro du Sahel
Qibla direction for Nioro du Sahel: 74.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,241 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Nioro du Sahel is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Nioro du Sahel
For those fasting in Nioro du Sahel, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:39 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 12 h 47 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:48 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mali.
Nioro du Sahel on the map
Nioro du Sahel is located at 15.2307° N, 9.5936° W, in Kayes, in Mali. The nearest administrative centre is Diéma, 88 km away. Close by you will find Diéma (88 km), Mahina (157 km), and Bafoulabé (207 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nioro du Sahel
- Local name
- Nioro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kayes, Mali
- Population
- 51,933
- Coordinates
- 15.23074, -9.59356
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,241 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nioro du Sahel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nioro du Sahel takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 71 minutes around 21 June: 4:05 PM for the majority, 5:16 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nioro du Sahel (UTC), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Nioro du Sahel
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nioro du Sahel
What time is Fajr in Nioro du Sahel?
Fajr in Nioro du Sahel changes with the seasons: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Nioro du Sahel?
The Qibla in Nioro du Sahel is 74.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,241 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nioro du Sahel?
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.
How long is the fast in Nioro du Sahel during Ramadan?
About 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Nioro du Sahel differ from Bamako?
Yes. Nioro du Sahel is 340 km from Bamako, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nioro du Sahel comes about 6 minutes later than in Bamako.