Regional capital · Gorgol Region
Prayer times in Kaédi
Looking for the prayer times in Kaédi? 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 Kaédi, Gorgol Region. Every figure is computed for 16.1507° N, 13.5058° W, so the times reflect Kaédi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Kaédi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kaédi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kaédi by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kaédi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:02 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 05 min, against only 11 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:40 PM and 8:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:46 PM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kaédi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:40 PM |
Kaédi is located 337 km south-east of Nouakchott, so Dhuhr in Kaédi comes roughly 10 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 Kaédi.
Finding the Qibla from Kaédi
From Kaédi you pray towards the east, at an angle of 75.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,619 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kaédi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kaédi
Ramadan in Kaédi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:54 PM, roughly 12 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 23 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Kaédi on the map
Kaédi is located at 16.1507° N, 13.5058° W, in Gorgol Region, in Mauritania. Close by you will find Bogué (94 km), Elghabra (105 km), and Aleg (109 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kaédi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gorgol Region, Mauritania
- Population
- 56,283
- Coordinates
- 16.15071, -13.50582
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,619 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kaédi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kaédi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 72 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:32 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Kaédi, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Kaédi
- Bogué94 km · north-west
- Elghabra105 km · north-east
- Aleg109 km · north-west
- Magṭa‘ Laḥjar157 km · north
- Sélibaby179 km · south-east
- Guerou187 km · north-east
- Boutilimitt200 km · north-west
- Tékane203 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kaédi
Do prayer times in Kaédi differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Kaédi is 337 km from Nouakchott, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kaédi is called about 10 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott.
When is Fajr in Kaédi?
Fajr in Kaédi changes with the seasons: about 5:02 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kaédi?
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 Kaédi?
The Qibla in Kaédi is 75.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,619 km away.
How long is the fast in Kaédi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.