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Prayer times in Dakar
Dakar, Senegal: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 06:03 | 07:14 | 13:18 | 16:38 | 19:21 | 20:28 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 05:22 | 06:42 | 13:13 | 16:37 | 19:42 | 20:57 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:48 | 06:59 | 13:04 | 16:22 | 19:06 | 20:13 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 06:13 | 07:30 | 13:09 | 16:21 | 18:46 | 19:58 |
Method: Muslim World League (MWL), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 11 h 16 min in winter to 13 h 00 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Africa/Dakar).
Qibla from Dakar
The Qibla bearing is 73.9° from true north (to the east), and the Kaaba is about 6,071 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 14.7° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Dakar is listed with the method that is commonly used in Senegal. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dakar?
73.9° from true north, to the east. The distance to the Kaaba is about 6,071 km.
Which calculation method is used for Dakar?
This page uses Muslim World League (MWL), a common choice in Senegal. You can change it in the app.