Regional capital · Kaolack Region
Prayer times in Kaolack
Residents of and visitors to Kaolack can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kaolack is a regional capital in Senegal, in Kaolack Region, with about 298,904 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kaolack today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kaolack
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kaolack
Prayer times in Kaolack change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:17 AM and Maghrib at 7:35 PM, for a day of 12 h 58 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:07 AM and Maghrib to 6:41 PM, and the day is just 11 h 18 min. That is a difference of 1 h 40 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 lies 160 km east of Dakar, so Dhuhr in Kaolack 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 should not be used in Kaolack.
Qibla in Kaolack and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kaolack is at 73.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,945 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 73.6°.
Fasting hours in Kaolack during Ramadan
For those fasting in Kaolack, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:07 PM and imsak at 6:08 AM on the first day, 12 h 49 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:14 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Senegal.
Kaolack on the map
Kaolack is located at 14.1520° N, 16.0726° W, in Kaolack Region, in Senegal. Nearby places include Kahone (4 km), Guinguinéo (19 km), and Gandiaye (24 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kaolack
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kaolack Region, Senegal
- Population
- 298,904
- 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
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kaolack is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 69 minutes around 21 June: 4:32 PM for the majority, 5:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kaolack and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kaolack
- Kahone4 km · east
- Guinguinéo19 km · north-east
- Gandiaye24 km · north-west
- Gossas Village37 km · north
- Fatick41 km · north-west
- Poukham Un43 km · north-west
- Nioro du Rip54 km · south-east
- Tiébo56 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kaolack
How long is the fast in Kaolack during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kaolack?
The Qibla in Kaolack is 73.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,945 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kaolack?
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.
Do prayer times in Kaolack differ from Dakar?
Yes. Kaolack is 160 km from Dakar, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kaolack is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Dakar.
When is Fajr in Kaolack?
Fajr in Kaolack changes with the seasons: 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.