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Prayer times in Moka
This page gives today’s prayer times in Moka, a region of Mauritius, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Moka that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Quartier Militaire; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Moka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Moka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Moka by season
Prayer times in Moka change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:02 AM and Maghrib at 6:48 PM, giving a day of 13 h 22 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:25 AM and Maghrib to 5:39 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 54 min. The difference 2 h 27 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:02 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:07 PM |
Moka is very close to Port Louis (14 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Moka comes at almost exactly the same time as Port Louis. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Moka
The Qibla in Moka is at 336.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,020 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 336.4°.
Fasting hours in Moka during Ramadan
Ramadan in Moka: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:50 PM, about 14 h 11 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 35 min, shorter by 36 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Moka is located
Moka is one of the regions of Mauritius. Its main city, Quartier Militaire, lies at 20.2479° S, 57.5974° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Moka
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mauritius
- Coordinates
- -20.24790, 57.59737
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 336.4° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,020 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Moka
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Moka takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:17 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Moka (UTC+4), whatever your location.
Salah times across Moka
Nearby cities to Moka
- Plaines Wilhems14 km · west
- Flacq14 km · north-east
- Port Louis14 km · north-west
- Pamplemousses16 km · north
- Grand Port17 km · south
- Rivière du Rempart19 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Moka
When is Maghrib in Moka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 June and 6:48 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Moka during Ramadan?
About 14 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 35 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Moka?
Fajr in Moka depends on the season: about 4:02 AM on 21 December and about 5:25 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Moka?
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.
Do prayer times in Moka differ from Port Louis?
Hardly: Moka is only 14 km from Port Louis, so the difference stays within a minute or two.