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Prayer times in Zagora
This page shows today’s salah times in Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, 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 follow the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Morocco.
Today’s prayer times in Zagora
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zagora
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zagora change through the year
Prayer times in Zagora vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:38 AM and Maghrib at 7:33 PM, for a day of 14 h 06 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:45 AM and Maghrib to 5:32 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 11 min. The difference 3 h 55 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:38 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:48 PM |
Compared with Rabat, Dhuhr in Zagora is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Rabat, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zagora is 421 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Zagora
The Qibla in Zagora is at 91.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,643 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 91.1°.
Fasting hours in Zagora during Ramadan
Fasting in Zagora, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 12 h 27 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:32 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Morocco.
Where Zagora is located
The coordinates of Zagora are 30.3324° N and 5.8384° W. The closest places on our site are Kelaat Mgouna (105 km), Ouarzazate (120 km), and Tabount (121 km). Ouarzazate, the nearest administrative centre, is 120 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Drâa-Tafilalet.
- Name
- Zagora
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
- Population
- 43,752
- Coordinates
- 30.33241, -5.83840
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 91.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,643 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zagora
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zagora is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Zagora
- Kelaat Mgouna105 km · north
- Ouarzazate120 km · north-west
- Tabount121 km · north-west
- Tinghir135 km · north
- Goulmima173 km · north-east
- Moulay Ali Cherif184 km · north-east
- Reçani184 km · north-east
- Demnate191 km · north-west
Prayer times in Zagora: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Zagora?
Fajr in Zagora depends on the season: about 3:38 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Zagora differ from Rabat?
Yes. Zagora is 421 km from Rabat, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Zagora comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Rabat.
How long is the fast in Zagora during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Zagora?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 December and 7:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zagora?
We use the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method: Fajr at 19° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.