Region · Senegal
Prayer times in Kaolack Region
Prayer times in Kaolack Region (Senegal): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kaolack Region has 5 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Kaolack Region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kaolack Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kaolack Region change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kaolack Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, against only 11 h 18 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:53 PM and 8:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:57 PM and 1:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kaolack Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:58 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:37 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:53 PM |
Kaolack Region is located 160 km east of Dakar, so Dhuhr in Kaolack Region is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Dakar. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kaolack Region.
Qibla in Kaolack Region and distance to Makkah
In Kaolack Region you face towards the east, at an angle of 73.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,945 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kaolack Region 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.
Ramadan timetable for Kaolack Region
Ramadan in Kaolack Region: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:08 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:07 PM, about 12 h 49 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 20 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kaolack Region is located
Kaolack Region is one of the regions of Senegal. Its main city, Kaolack, lies at 14.1520° N, 16.0726° W. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kaolack Region
- Local name
- Kaolack
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Senegal
- Coordinates
- 14.15197, -16.07259
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,945 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kaolack Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kaolack Region comes roughly 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:41 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:12 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Kaolack Region, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Kaolack Region
- Prayer times in Kaolack298,904
- Kahone26,376
- Salah times Nioro du Rip20,784
- Guinguinéo20,340
- Prayer times in Gandiaye18,239
Prayer times near Kaolack Region
- Fatick41 km · north-west
- Kaffrine56 km · east
- Diourbel Region58 km · north
- Thies116 km · north-west
- Dakar160 km · west
- Louga Region164 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kaolack Region
What is the Qibla direction in Kaolack Region?
The Qibla in Kaolack Region is 73.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,945 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kaolack Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:41 PM on 21 December and 7:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kaolack Region differ from Dakar?
Yes. Kaolack Region is 160 km from Dakar, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kaolack Region is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Dakar.
Which calculation method is used for Kaolack Region?
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.
What time is Fajr in Kaolack Region?
Fajr in Kaolack Region depends on the season: about 5:17 AM on 21 June and about 6:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.