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Prayer times in Ṭinṭâne
Looking for the prayer times in Ṭinṭâne? 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 Ṭinṭâne, Hodh El Gharbi. Every figure is computed for 16.3946° N, 10.1737° W, which means the times match Ṭinṭâne itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Ṭinṭâne
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ṭinṭâne
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ṭinṭâne
Prayer times in Ṭinṭâne change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:48 AM and Maghrib at 7:16 PM, for a day of 13 h 06 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:47 AM and Maghrib to 6:13 PM, and the day is just 11 h 09 min. That is a difference of 1 h 57 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:26 PM |
Compared with Nouakchott, Dhuhr in Ṭinṭâne comes roughly 23 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 26 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ṭinṭâne is 642 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ṭinṭâne
In Ṭinṭâne you pray towards the east, at an angle of 75.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,268 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ṭinṭâne 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.
Ramadan timetable for Ṭinṭâne
For those fasting in Ṭinṭâne, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 5:46 AM on the first day, 12 h 45 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:50 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mauritania.
Where Ṭinṭâne is located
The coordinates of Ṭinṭâne are 16.3946° N and 10.1737° W. The closest places on our site are Ayoun El Atrous (67 km), Kiffa (133 km), and El ’Ayoûn (142 km). Ayoun El Atrous, the nearest administrative centre, is 67 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Hodh El Gharbi.
- Name
- Ṭinṭâne
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania
- Population
- 15,684
- Coordinates
- 16.39460, -10.17370
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,268 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ṭinṭâne
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ṭinṭâne comes roughly 72 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ṭinṭâne (UTC), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Ṭinṭâne: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Ṭinṭâne?
The Qibla in Ṭinṭâne is 75.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,268 km away.
When is Fajr in Ṭinṭâne?
Fajr in Ṭinṭâne changes with the seasons: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ṭinṭâne?
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 Ṭinṭâne?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:13 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ṭinṭâne differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Ṭinṭâne is 642 km from Nouakchott, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ṭinṭâne is called about 23 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott.