City · Koulikoro
Prayer times in Nara
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nara, Koulikoro, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Mali.
Namaz times in Nara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nara
Prayer times in Nara vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:40 AM and Maghrib at 7:02 PM, for a day of 13 h 02 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:33 AM and Maghrib to 6:04 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 14 min. The difference 1 h 48 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:16 PM |
Compared with Bamako, Dhuhr in Nara comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Bamako, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Nara is 294 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Nara and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Nara: 74.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,005 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Nara is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Nara during Ramadan
Ramadan in Nara: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:30 PM, about 12 h 47 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 21 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Nara is located
The coordinates of Nara are 15.1693° N and 7.2899° W. The nearest cities on our site are Niono (173 km), Siribala Coro (179 km), and Banamba (181 km). Niono, the nearest administrative centre, is 173 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Koulikoro.
- Name
- Nara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Koulikoro, Mali
- Population
- 23,599
- Coordinates
- 15.16931, -7.28985
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,005 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nara is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 70 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:07 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nara and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nara
- Niono173 km · south-east
- Siribala Coro179 km · south-east
- Banamba181 km · south
- Toubakoura190 km · south
- Kolokani195 km · south-west
- Dougabougou196 km · south-east
- Markala211 km · south-east
- Diéma216 km · west
Prayer times in Nara: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Nara differ from Bamako?
Yes. Nara is 294 km from Bamako, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Nara is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Bamako.
What is the Qibla direction in Nara?
The Qibla in Nara is 74.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,005 km away.
How long is the fast in Nara 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.
When is Maghrib in Nara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Nara?
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.