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Prayer times in Dakar
Prayer times in Dakar (Senegal): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Dakar has 9 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Dakar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Dakar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dakar by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dakar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h, compared with only 11 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:58 PM and 8:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:02 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dakar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:42 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:42 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:58 PM |
Dakar lies right next to Dakar (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Dakar comes at almost exactly the same time as Dakar. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Dakar and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Dakar is at 73.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,069 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 points to 73.9°.
Fasting hours in Dakar during Ramadan
For those fasting in Dakar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:12 PM and imsak at 6:14 AM on the first day, 12 h 48 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:19 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 Senegal.
Dakar on the map
Dakar is one of the regions of Senegal. Its main city, Dakar, is at 14.6937° N, 17.4441° W. The region has 9 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Dakar
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Senegal
- Coordinates
- 14.69370, -17.44406
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,069 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Dakar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dakar is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 70 minutes around 21 June: 4:37 PM for the majority, 5:47 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 keep your prayers on time in Dakar and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Dakar
- Prayer times in Dakar2,646,503
- Pikine1,170,791
- Salah times Guédiawaye329,659
- Rufisque295,459
- Prayer times in Yoff89,442
- Bargny69,242
- Salah times Diamniadio47,759
- Sébikotane42,839
- Prayer times in Niakoul Rab41,570
Nearby cities to Dakar
- Thies57 km · east
- Fatick119 km · east
- Diourbel Region129 km · east
- Kaolack Region160 km · east
- Louga Region166 km · north-east
- Saint-Louis Region179 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dakar
How long is the fast in Dakar 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.
When is Maghrib in Dakar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:46 PM on 21 December and 7:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Dakar?
Fajr in Dakar changes with the seasons: about 5:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Dakar differ from Dakar?
Hardly: Dakar is only less than 1 km from Dakar, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Dakar?
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.