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Prayer times in Atafu
Salah times in Atafu (Tokelau): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Atafu has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Atafu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Atafu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Atafu by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Atafu move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:52 AM on 21 December and 5:28 AM on 21 June, a difference of 36 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:21 PM and 6:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 37 min around the december solstice and falls to 11 h 38 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:00 PM |
Atafu lies 104 km north-west of Nukunonu, so Dhuhr in Atafu comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Nukunonu. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Atafu.
Qibla direction in Atafu
From Atafu you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 296.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 16,269 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Atafu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Atafu during Ramadan
Ramadan in Atafu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:09 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:57 PM, about 13 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, shorter by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Atafu
Atafu is one of the regions of Tokelau. Its main city, Atafu Village, is at 8.5421° S, 172.5159° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Atafu
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tokelau
- Coordinates
- -8.54212, -172.51591
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 296.1° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 16,269 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Atafu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Atafu is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 51 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 4:43 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Atafu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Atafu
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Prayer times in Atafu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Atafu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 June and 6:47 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Atafu?
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 Atafu?
The Qibla in Atafu is 296.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 16,269 km away.
How long is the fast in Atafu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Atafu differ from Nukunonu?
Yes. Atafu is 104 km from Nukunonu, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Atafu is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Nukunonu.