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Prayer times in Quartier Militaire
Residents of and visitors to Quartier Militaire can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Quartier Militaire is a regional capital in Mauritius, in Moka, with about 6,424 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Quartier Militaire today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Quartier Militaire
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Quartier Militaire change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Quartier Militaire move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:02 AM on 21 December and 5:25 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 23 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:39 PM and 6:48 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 22 min around the december solstice and falls to 10 h 54 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 |
Quartier Militaire lies right next to Port Louis (14 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Quartier Militaire practically coincides with Port Louis. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Quartier Militaire
From Quartier Militaire you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 336.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,020 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Quartier Militaire 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Quartier Militaire
For those fasting in Quartier Militaire, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:50 PM and imsak at 4:29 AM on the first day, 14 h 11 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:30 PM for a fast of 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mauritius.
Where Quartier Militaire is located
Quartier Militaire is located at 20.2479° S, 57.5974° E, in Moka, in Mauritius. Close by you will find Saint Pierre (7 km), Curepipe (11 km), and Quatre Bornes (12 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Quartier Militaire
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Moka, Mauritius
- Population
- 6,424
- 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 Quartier Militaire
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Quartier Militaire takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:17 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Quartier Militaire and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Quartier Militaire
- Saint Pierre7 km · north-west
- Curepipe11 km · south-west
- Quatre Bornes12 km · west
- Vacoas14 km · south-west
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill14 km · west
- Centre de Flacq14 km · north-east
- Port Louis14 km · north-west
- Le Hochet14 km · north-west
Prayer times in Quartier Militaire: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Quartier Militaire differ from Port Louis?
Hardly: Quartier Militaire is only 14 km from Port Louis, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Quartier Militaire 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 Maghrib in Quartier Militaire?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Quartier Militaire?
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 Quartier Militaire?
The Qibla in Quartier Militaire is 336.4° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,020 km away.