Regional capital · Adrar Region
Prayer times in Atar
Muslims living in Atar can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Atar is a regional capital in Mauritania, in Adrar Region, with about 31,133 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Atar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Atar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Atar by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Atar on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 23 min, against only 10 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:31 PM and 8:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Atar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:31 PM |
Atar lies 409 km north-east of Nouakchott, so Dhuhr in Atar comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Atar.
Qibla in Atar and distance to Makkah
From Atar you face towards the east, at an angle of 78.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,464 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Atar 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 Atar during Ramadan
Ramadan in Atar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:47 PM, roughly 12 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Atar is located
The coordinates of Atar are 20.5188° N and 13.0464° W. The closest places on our site are Akjoujt (164 km), Zouérat (254 km), and Tidjikja (276 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Adrar Region.
- Name
- Atar
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Adrar Region, Mauritania
- Population
- 31,133
- Coordinates
- 20.51875, -13.04637
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 78.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,464 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Atar
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Atar comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:33 PM instead of 4:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Atar, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Atar
- Akjoujt164 km · south-west
- Zouérat254 km · north
- Tidjikja276 km · south-east
- Magṭa‘ Laḥjar335 km · south
- Boutilimitt373 km · south-west
- Aleg396 km · south
- Guerou397 km · south
- Dar Naim404 km · south-west
Prayer times in Atar: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Atar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Atar?
The Qibla in Atar is 78.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,464 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Atar?
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 Atar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:17 PM on 21 December and 7:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Atar differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Atar is 409 km from Nouakchott, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Atar comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott.