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Prayer times in Dakoro
This page shows today’s salah times in Dakoro, Maradi Region, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 commonly used in Niger.
Prayer times in Dakoro today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Dakoro
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dakoro by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dakoro on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 59 min, compared with only 11 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 8:20 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dakoro and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:21 PM |
Dakoro lies 514 km east of Niamey, so Dhuhr in Dakoro is called about 19 minutes earlier than in Niamey. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dakoro.
Qibla direction in Dakoro
From Dakoro you face towards the east, at an angle of 72.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,573 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Dakoro 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 Dakoro
Fasting in Dakoro, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 5:37 AM on the first day, 12 h 48 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:42 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Niger.
About Dakoro
The coordinates of Dakoro are 14.5106° N and 6.7650° E. The closest places on our site are Guidan Roumdji (95 km), Madaoua (99 km), and Tibiri (110 km). Guidan Roumdji, the nearest administrative centre, is 95 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Maradi Region.
- Name
- Dakoro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maradi Region, Niger
- Population
- 39,645
- Coordinates
- 14.51056, 6.76500
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 72.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,573 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Dakoro
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Dakoro comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:10 PM instead of 4:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Dakoro (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Dakoro
- Guidan Roumdji95 km · south
- Madaoua99 km · south-west
- Tibiri110 km · south
- Mayahi116 km · south-east
- Abalak117 km · north-west
- Maradi118 km · south
- Madarounfa140 km · south
- Tessaoua156 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dakoro
What is the Qibla direction in Dakoro?
The Qibla in Dakoro is 72.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,573 km away.
When is Maghrib in Dakoro?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Dakoro during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Dakoro differ from Niamey?
Yes. Dakoro is 514 km from Niamey, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Dakoro is called about 19 minutes earlier than in Niamey.
Which calculation method is used for Dakoro?
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.