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Prayer times in Niakoul Rab
Residents of and visitors to Niakoul Rab can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Niakoul Rab is a city in Senegal, in Dakar, with about 41,570 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Niakoul Rab today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Niakoul Rab
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Niakoul Rab change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Niakoul Rab on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h, against only 11 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:57 PM and 8:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:02 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Niakoul Rab and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:41 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:47 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:57 PM |
Niakoul Rab lies 21 km north-east of Dakar, so Dhuhr in Niakoul Rab comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Dakar. 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 Niakoul Rab.
Qibla in Niakoul Rab and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Niakoul Rab is at 74.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,049 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 74.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Niakoul Rab
Ramadan in Niakoul Rab: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:13 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:11 PM, roughly 12 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 21 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Niakoul Rab on the map
Niakoul Rab is located at 14.7842° N, 17.2736° W, in Dakar, in Senegal. The nearest administrative centre is Dakar, 21 km away. Nearby places include Rufisque (8 km), Bargny (11 km), and Diamniadio (12 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Niakoul Rab
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Dakar, Senegal
- Population
- 41,570
- Coordinates
- 14.78421, -17.27361
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,049 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Niakoul Rab
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Niakoul Rab comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:46 PM instead of 4:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Niakoul Rab and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Niakoul Rab
- Rufisque8 km · south
- Bargny11 km · south-east
- Diamniadio12 km · south-east
- Pikine13 km · west
- Guédiawaye14 km · west
- Sébikotane15 km · east
- Dakar21 km · south-west
- Kayar22 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Niakoul Rab
How long is the fast in Niakoul Rab 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 Fajr in Niakoul Rab?
Fajr in Niakoul Rab 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.
When is Maghrib in Niakoul Rab?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 December and 7:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Niakoul Rab differ from Dakar?
Yes. Niakoul Rab is 21 km from Dakar, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Niakoul Rab is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Dakar.
Which calculation method is used for Niakoul Rab?
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.