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Prayer times in Menaka
Looking for the prayer times in Menaka? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Menaka, Ménaka Region. Every figure is computed for 15.9199° N, 2.3961° E, which means the times match Menaka itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Menaka
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Menaka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Menaka
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Menaka on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:59 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 05 min, compared with only 11 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 7:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Menaka and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:20 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:17 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:13 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:36 PM |
Compared with Bamako, Dhuhr in Menaka is called about 41 minutes earlier than in Bamako, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 35 minutes earlier than in the capital. Menaka is 1,176 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Menaka
From Menaka you face towards the east, at an angle of 75.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,981 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Menaka and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Menaka during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Menaka is around 4:55 AM and iftar at 5:51 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 46 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:41 AM and iftar to 5:59 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Menaka
Menaka is located at 15.9199° N, 2.3961° E, in Ménaka Region, in Mali. Close by you will find Andéranboukan (86 km), Gao (264 km), and Kidal (300 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Menaka
- Local name
- Ménaka
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ménaka Region, Mali
- Population
- 14,085
- Coordinates
- 15.91985, 2.39609
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,981 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Menaka
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Menaka comes roughly 71 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:28 PM instead of 3:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:58 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Menaka, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Menaka
- Andéranboukan86 km · south-east
- Gao264 km · west
- Kidal300 km · north
- I-n-Tillit309 km · west
- Bourem315 km · west
- Douentza582 km · west
- Timbuktu584 km · west
- Diré621 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Menaka
When is Maghrib in Menaka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 December and 6:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Menaka during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Menaka?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Menaka?
The Qibla in Menaka is 75.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,981 km away.
Do prayer times in Menaka differ from Bamako?
Yes. Menaka is 1,176 km from Bamako, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Menaka comes about 41 minutes earlier than in Bamako.