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Prayer times in Fakaofo
This page gives today’s prayer times in Fakaofo, a region of Tokelau, together with links to the 1 cities of Fakaofo that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Fale old settlement; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Fakaofo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Fakaofo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Fakaofo
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Fakaofo on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 35 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Fakaofo and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:56 PM |
Compared with Nukunonu, Dhuhr in Fakaofo comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Nukunonu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Fakaofo is 69 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Fakaofo
In Fakaofo you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 295.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 16,435 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Fakaofo 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Fakaofo
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Fakaofo is around 5:03 AM and iftar at 6:53 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 40 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:09 AM and iftar to 6:42 PM, for a fast of 13 h 22 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Fakaofo
Fakaofo is one of the regions of Tokelau. Its main city, Fale old settlement, is at 9.3852° S, 171.2468° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Fakaofo
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tokelau
- Coordinates
- -9.38516, -171.24675
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 295.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 16,435 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Fakaofo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Fakaofo is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 4:37 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 at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Fakaofo and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Fakaofo
Prayer times near Fakaofo
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Fakaofo
How long is the fast in Fakaofo during Ramadan?
About 13 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Fakaofo?
The Qibla in Fakaofo is 295.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 16,435 km away.
When is Maghrib in Fakaofo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:14 PM on 21 June and 6:43 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Fakaofo differ from Nukunonu?
Yes. Fakaofo is 69 km from Nukunonu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Fakaofo comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Nukunonu.
Which calculation method is used for Fakaofo?
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.