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Prayer times in Ras el Ma
Looking for the prayer times in Ras el Ma? 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 Ras el Ma, Fes-Meknes. Every figure is computed for 33.9740° N, 5.0961° W, which means the times match Ras el Ma itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Ras el Ma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Ras el Ma prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ras el Ma change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Ras el Ma move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:18 AM on 21 June and 5:47 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 29 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:20 PM and 7:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 25 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 54 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 5:10 AM | 12:27 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:22 AM | 12:23 PM | 2:57 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:40 PM |
Ras el Ma is located 161 km east of Rabat, so Dhuhr in Ras el Ma comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Rabat. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ras el Ma.
Finding the Qibla from Ras el Ma
The Qibla in Ras el Ma is at 95.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,598 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 95.7°.
Fasting hours in Ras el Ma during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ras el Ma, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:02 PM and imsak at 5:32 AM on the first day, 12 h 20 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 PM for a fast of 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Morocco.
Where Ras el Ma is located
Ras el Ma lies at 33.9740° N, 5.0961° W, in Fes-Meknes, in Morocco. The nearest administrative centre is Oulad Tayeb, 10 km away. Nearby places include Oulad Tayeb (10 km), Fes (11 km), and Aïn Taoujdat (12 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ras el Ma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fes-Meknes, Morocco
- Population
- 22,345
- Coordinates
- 33.97399, -5.09613
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 95.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,598 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ras el Ma
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ras el Ma comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:23 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:33 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Ras el Ma (UTC), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Ras el Ma
- Oulad Tayeb10 km · east
- Fes11 km · north-east
- Aïn Taoujdat12 km · west
- Sabaa Aiyoun26 km · west
- Imouzzer Kandar28 km · south
- Sefrou29 km · south-east
- Ouislane37 km · west
- El Hajeb41 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ras el Ma
When is Maghrib in Ras el Ma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 December and 7:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ras el Ma?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Ras el Ma?
The Qibla in Ras el Ma is 95.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,598 km away.
Do prayer times in Ras el Ma differ from Rabat?
Yes. Ras el Ma is 161 km from Rabat, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ras el Ma is called roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Rabat.
When is Fajr in Ras el Ma?
Fajr in Ras el Ma depends on the season: about 3:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.