Regional capital · Assaba Region
Prayer times in Kiffa
Residents of and visitors to Kiffa can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kiffa is a regional capital in Mauritania, in Assaba Region, with about 62,051 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kiffa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kiffa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kiffa change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kiffa move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:52 AM on 21 June and 5:52 AM on 21 December, a shift of 60 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:18 PM and 7:21 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 07 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 08 min around 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 | 5:38 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:31 PM |
Kiffa is located 510 km east of Nouakchott, so Dhuhr in Kiffa is called about 18 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 should not be used in Kiffa.
Qibla direction in Kiffa
The Qibla in Kiffa is at 75.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,389 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 75.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kiffa
For those fasting in Kiffa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:45 PM and imsak at 5:51 AM on the first day, 12 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:54 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 Mauritania.
About Kiffa
The coordinates of Kiffa are 16.6207° N and 11.4021° W. The closest places on our site are Guerou (85 km), El ’Ayoûn (121 km), and Ṭinṭâne (133 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Assaba Region.
- Name
- Kiffa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Assaba Region, Mauritania
- Population
- 62,051
- Coordinates
- 16.62073, -11.40208
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,389 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kiffa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kiffa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 72 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:24 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Kiffa, look at 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 Kiffa
- Guerou85 km · north-west
- El ’Ayoûn121 km · south
- Ṭinṭâne133 km · east
- Elghabra135 km · west
- Sélibaby183 km · south-west
- Ayoun El Atrous190 km · east
- Magṭa‘ Laḥjar205 km · north-west
- Tidjikja215 km · north
Prayer times in Kiffa: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Kiffa?
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 time is Fajr in Kiffa?
Fajr in Kiffa depends on the season: about 4:52 AM on 21 June and about 5:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kiffa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kiffa differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Kiffa is 510 km from Nouakchott, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kiffa is called about 18 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott.
When is Maghrib in Kiffa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:18 PM on 21 December and 7:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.