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Prayer times in Néma
Looking for the prayer times in Néma? Below 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 Néma, Hodh Ech Chargi. Every figure is computed for 16.6170° N, 7.2565° W, so the times reflect Néma itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Néma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Néma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Néma
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Néma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, compared with only 11 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 8:21 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:21 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Néma and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:36 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:55 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:14 PM |
Néma lies 938 km east of Nouakchott, so Dhuhr in Néma is called roughly 35 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Néma.
Qibla direction in Néma
Qibla from Néma: 76.1° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,961 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Néma is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Néma during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Néma is at about 5:34 AM and iftar at 6:29 PM, for a fast of 12 h 44 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:20 AM and iftar to 6:38 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Néma on the map
The coordinates of Néma are 16.6170° N and 7.2565° W. The closest places on our site are Bougadoum (84 km), Tembedgha (106 km), and Mbera (178 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Hodh Ech Chargi.
- Name
- Néma
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Hodh Ech Chargi, Mauritania
- Population
- 60,000
- Coordinates
- 16.61702, -7.25649
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,961 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Néma
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Néma takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 72 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 5:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Néma (UTC), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Néma
Prayer times in Néma: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Néma?
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.
How long is the fast in Néma 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.
When is Maghrib in Néma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Néma differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Néma is 938 km from Nouakchott, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Néma comes roughly 35 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott.
When is Fajr in Néma?
Fajr in Néma depends on the season: about 4:36 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.