City · Nouakchott West
Prayer times in Ksar
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ksar, Nouakchott West, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Mauritania.
Adhan times in Ksar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ksar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ksar
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ksar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:07 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 13 min, against only 11 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:47 PM and 9:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:56 PM and 1:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ksar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:29 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:47 PM |
Ksar is very close to Nouakchott (3 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Ksar comes at almost exactly the same time as Nouakchott. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Ksar
Qibla from Ksar: 76.5° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,819 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ksar remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Ksar
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ksar is at about 6:10 AM and iftar at 7:02 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 41 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:55 AM and iftar to 7:12 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Ksar on the map
Ksar lies at 18.0995° N, 15.9574° W, in Nouakchott West, in Mauritania. The nearest administrative centre is Nouakchott, 3 km away. Close by you will find Nouakchott (3 km), Tevragh Zeina (3 km), and Dar Naim (3 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ksar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nouakchott West, Mauritania
- Population
- 57,758
- Coordinates
- 18.09950, -15.95740
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,819 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ksar
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ksar comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:43 PM instead of 4:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:11 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ksar and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ksar
- Nouakchott3 km · south-west
- Tevragh Zeina3 km · west
- Dar Naim3 km · east
- Arafat6 km · south
- Boutilimitt147 km · south-east
- Rosso177 km · south
- Tékane179 km · south
- Bogué246 km · south-east
Prayer times in Ksar: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ksar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Ksar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:33 PM on 21 December and 7:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ksar?
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 Ksar?
The Qibla in Ksar is 76.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,819 km away.
Do prayer times in Ksar differ from Nouakchott?
Hardly: Ksar is only 3 km from Nouakchott, so the difference stays within a minute or two.