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Prayer times in Kayar
Muslims living in Kayar can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kayar is a city in Senegal, in Thies, with about 23,585 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Kayar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kayar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kayar change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kayar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:20 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, against only 11 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:56 PM and 8:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:01 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kayar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:40 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:56 PM |
Compared with Dakar, Dhuhr in Kayar is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Dakar, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Kayar is 43 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Kayar
Qibla direction for Kayar: 74.1° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,029 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kayar is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Kayar
Fasting in Kayar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:10 PM and imsak at 6:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 48 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Senegal.
Where Kayar is located
Kayar lies at 14.9189° N, 17.1198° W, in Thies, in Senegal. The nearest administrative centre is Thiès, 25 km away. Nearby places include Pout (18 km), Sébikotane (19 km), and Niakoul Rab (22 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kayar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Thies, Senegal
- Population
- 23,585
- Coordinates
- 14.91893, -17.11978
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,029 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kayar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kayar takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 70 minutes around 21 June: 4:36 PM for the majority, 5:46 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Kayar (UTC), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Kayar
- Pout18 km · south
- Sébikotane19 km · south
- Niakoul Rab22 km · south-west
- Thiès Nones22 km · south-east
- Diamniadio23 km · south
- Thiès25 km · south-east
- Dougnane27 km · east
- Bargny27 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kayar
What is the Qibla direction in Kayar?
The Qibla in Kayar is 74.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,029 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kayar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:44 PM on 21 December and 7:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kayar?
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 time is Fajr in Kayar?
Fajr in Kayar changes with the seasons: about 5:20 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kayar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.