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Prayer times in Dagana
This page shows today’s prayer times in Dagana, Saint-Louis Region, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Senegal.
Today’s prayer times in Dagana
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dagana
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dagana by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dagana on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, against only 11 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:48 PM and 8:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:55 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dagana and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:55 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:31 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:38 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:48 PM |
Compared with Dakar, Dhuhr in Dagana comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Dakar, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Dagana is 280 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Dagana
The Qibla in Dagana is at 75.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,826 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 75.3°.
Fasting hours in Dagana during Ramadan
For those fasting in Dagana, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:02 PM and imsak at 6:08 AM on the first day, 12 h 44 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Senegal.
Dagana on the map
Dagana lies at 16.4767° N, 15.6000° W, in Saint-Louis Region, in Senegal. The nearest administrative centre is Saint-Louis, 108 km away. Nearby places include Richard-Toll (11 km), Ndioum (102 km), and Saint-Louis (108 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dagana
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saint-Louis Region, Senegal
- Population
- 21,750
- Coordinates
- 16.47667, -15.60000
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,826 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dagana
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dagana is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 72 minutes around 21 June: 4:29 PM for the majority, 5:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Dagana, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Dagana
- Richard-Toll11 km · west
- Ndioum102 km · east
- Saint-Louis108 km · south-west
- Louga116 km · south-west
- Dahra126 km · south
- Ndibène Dahra128 km · south
- Linguère131 km · south-east
- Kébémer152 km · south-west
Prayer times in Dagana: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Dagana during Ramadan?
About 12 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Dagana?
Fajr in Dagana depends on the season: about 5:10 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Dagana differ from Dakar?
Yes. Dagana is 280 km from Dakar, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Dagana comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Dakar.
What is the Qibla direction in Dagana?
The Qibla in Dagana is 75.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,826 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dagana?
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.