Region · São Tomé and Príncipe
Prayer times in Príncipe
Prayer times in Príncipe (São Tomé and Príncipe): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Príncipe has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Príncipe
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Príncipe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Príncipe change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Príncipe move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:10 AM on 21 June and 4:12 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:29 PM and 5:39 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 13 min around the summer solstice and drops to 12 h 02 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:41 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:11 AM | 5:20 AM | 11:23 AM | 2:26 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:40 PM |
Príncipe is located 164 km north-east of São Tomé, so Dhuhr in Príncipe is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in São Tomé. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Príncipe.
Qibla direction in Príncipe
Qibla direction for Príncipe: 55.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,141 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Príncipe is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Príncipe
Ramadan in Príncipe: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:46 PM, roughly 13 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, shorter by less than a minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Príncipe
Príncipe is one of the regions of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its main city, Santo António, lies at 1.6394° N, 7.4195° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Príncipe
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Coordinates
- 1.63943, 7.41951
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,141 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Príncipe
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Príncipe is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:38 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 58 minutes around 21 June: 2:58 PM for the majority, 3:56 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.
Cities and towns in Príncipe
Prayer times near Príncipe
- São Tomé Island164 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Príncipe
When is Fajr in Príncipe?
Fajr in Príncipe depends on the season: about 4:10 AM on 21 June and about 4:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Príncipe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 December and 5:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Príncipe?
The Qibla in Príncipe is 55.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,141 km away.
Do prayer times in Príncipe differ from São Tomé?
Yes. Príncipe is 164 km from São Tomé, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Príncipe comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in São Tomé.
Which calculation method is used for Príncipe?
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.