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Prayer times in Mékhé
Looking for the adhan times in Mékhé? 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 Mékhé, Thies. Every figure is computed for 15.1097° N, 16.6218° W, so the times reflect Mékhé itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mékhé
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mékhé
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mékhé by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mékhé on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, against only 11 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:54 PM and 8:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:59 PM and 1:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mékhé and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:38 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:27 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:54 PM |
Mékhé is located 100 km north-east of Dakar, so Dhuhr in Mékhé is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Dakar. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mékhé.
Qibla direction in Mékhé
Qibla direction for Mékhé: 74.3° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,972 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mékhé remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mékhé
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mékhé is around 6:11 AM and iftar at 7:08 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 47 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:57 AM and iftar to 7:16 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Mékhé on the map
The coordinates of Mékhé are 15.1097° N and 16.6218° W. The nearest cities on our site are Tivaouane (27 km), Mboro (29 km), and Dougnane (32 km). Thiès, the nearest administrative centre, is 48 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Thies.
- Name
- Mékhé
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Thies, Senegal
- Population
- 27,566
- Coordinates
- 15.10970, -16.62180
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,972 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mékhé
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mékhé comes about 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:44 PM instead of 4:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:14 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mékhé (UTC), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mékhé
What time is Fajr in Mékhé?
Fajr in Mékhé changes with the seasons: about 5:17 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mékhé?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:41 PM on 21 December and 7:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Mékhé?
The Qibla in Mékhé is 74.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,972 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mékhé?
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 Mékhé differ from Dakar?
Yes. Mékhé is 100 km from Dakar, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Mékhé comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Dakar.