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Prayer times in Kanel
Looking for the adhan times in Kanel? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kanel, Matam Region. Every figure is computed for 15.4916° N, 13.1763° W, which means the times match Kanel itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Kanel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kanel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kanel by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kanel on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:02 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 03 min, compared with only 11 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 8:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kanel and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:39 PM |
Compared with Dakar, Dhuhr in Kanel comes about 17 minutes earlier than in Dakar, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kanel is 467 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kanel
The Qibla in Kanel is at 74.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,604 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 74.8°.
Fasting hours in Kanel during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kanel is at about 5:57 AM and iftar at 6:54 PM, for a fast of 12 h 46 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:44 AM and iftar to 7:02 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Kanel
Kanel is located at 15.4916° N, 13.1763° W, in Matam Region, in Senegal. The nearest administrative centre is Matam, 20 km away. Nearby places include Matam (20 km), Ouro Sogui (20 km), and Thilogne (70 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kanel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Matam Region, Senegal
- Population
- 15,244
- Coordinates
- 15.49160, -13.17627
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,604 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kanel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kanel takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 71 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:30 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 at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kanel and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kanel
- Matam20 km · north-west
- Ouro Sogui20 km · north-west
- Thilogne70 km · north-west
- Ndioum194 km · north-west
- Tambacounda199 km · south
- Linguère209 km · west
- Koumpentoum225 km · south-west
- Koungheul242 km · south-west
Prayer times in Kanel: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Kanel?
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 is the Qibla direction in Kanel?
The Qibla in Kanel is 74.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,604 km away.
When is Fajr in Kanel?
Fajr in Kanel depends on the season: about 5:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kanel differ from Dakar?
Yes. Kanel is 467 km from Dakar, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kanel comes about 17 minutes earlier than in Dakar.
When is Maghrib in Kanel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:27 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.