Regional capital · Matam Region
Prayer times in Matam
Looking for the adhan times in Matam? On this page 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 Matam, Matam Region. Every figure is computed for 15.6559° N, 13.2554° W, so the times reflect Matam itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Matam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Matam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Matam change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Matam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:02 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 04 min, compared with only 11 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 8:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:45 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Matam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:39 PM |
Matam is located 462 km east of Dakar, so Dhuhr in Matam comes roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Dakar. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Matam.
Qibla in Matam and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Matam: 74.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,608 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Matam is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Matam
Ramadan in Matam: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:54 PM, about 12 h 46 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 22 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Matam
The coordinates of Matam are 15.6559° N and 13.2554° W. The closest places on our site are Ouro Sogui (9 km), Kanel (20 km), and Thilogne (52 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Matam Region.
- Name
- Matam
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Matam Region, Senegal
- Population
- 27,695
- Coordinates
- 15.65587, -13.25544
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,608 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Matam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Matam is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 71 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:31 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Matam, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Matam
- Ouro Sogui9 km · south-west
- Kanel20 km · south-east
- Thilogne52 km · north-west
- Ndioum177 km · north-west
- Linguère202 km · west
- Tambacounda214 km · south
- Koumpentoum233 km · south-west
- Ndibène Dahra241 km · west
Prayer times in Matam: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Matam during Ramadan?
About 12 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Matam?
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 Matam differ from Dakar?
Yes. Matam is 462 km from Dakar, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Matam is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Dakar.
What is the Qibla direction in Matam?
The Qibla in Matam is 74.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,608 km away.
What time is Fajr in Matam?
Fajr in Matam changes with the seasons: about 5:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.