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Prayer times in Vélingara
Looking for the prayer times in Vélingara? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Vélingara, Kolda Region. Every figure is computed for 13.1500° N, 14.1167° W, so the times reflect Vélingara itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Vélingara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Vélingara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Vélingara by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vélingara on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:12 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, against only 11 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:47 PM and 8:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:49 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vélingara and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:47 PM |
Compared with Dakar, Dhuhr in Vélingara comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Dakar, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Vélingara is 398 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Vélingara
In Vélingara you pray towards the east, at an angle of 72.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,774 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vélingara 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.
Fasting hours in Vélingara during Ramadan
Ramadan in Vélingara: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:00 PM, about 12 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Vélingara
Vélingara lies at 13.1500° N, 14.1167° W, in Kolda Region, in Senegal. The nearest administrative centre is Tambacounda, 84 km away. Close by you will find Diaoubé (27 km), Médina Gounas (39 km), and Tambacounda (84 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vélingara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kolda Region, Senegal
- Population
- 45,431
- Coordinates
- 13.15000, -14.11667
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 72.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,774 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vélingara
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Vélingara comes roughly 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:33 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:04 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Vélingara (UTC), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Vélingara
- Diaoubé27 km · south
- Médina Gounas39 km · east
- Tambacounda84 km · north-east
- Kolda94 km · west
- Koumpentoum105 km · north-west
- Koungneul Sossé118 km · north-west
- Koungheul118 km · north-west
- Sedhiou164 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vélingara
What time is Fajr in Vélingara?
Fajr in Vélingara changes with the seasons: about 5:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Vélingara?
The Qibla in Vélingara is 72.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,774 km away.
Do prayer times in Vélingara differ from Dakar?
Yes. Vélingara is 398 km from Dakar, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Vélingara is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Dakar.
Which calculation method is used for Vélingara?
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.
How long is the fast in Vélingara during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.