Prayer Times inDakar
Muslim World League · August 2026
About prayer times in Dakar
Dakar sits close to the equator, so daylight — and with it the fasting day and the spacing of the prayers — stays almost the same length all year. The Muslim World League standard, one of the most widely used methods worldwide.
Want to understand these times? Read how prayer times are calculated, when each prayer begins and ends, the calculation methods used around the world, and how to find the Qibla.
Qibla Direction
74° ENE from Dakar
6,071 km to Makkah
Sun Cycle
Daylight: 12h 35m
Hijri Calendar
August 2026 Timetable
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sat | 05:37 | 06:53 | 13:17 | 16:31 | 19:39 | 20:51 |
| 2 Sun | 05:37 | 06:53 | 13:17 | 16:30 | 19:39 | 20:50 |
| 3 Mon | 05:37 | 06:53 | 13:17 | 16:29 | 19:38 | 20:50 |
| 4 Tue | 05:38 | 06:54 | 13:17 | 16:29 | 19:38 | 20:49 |
| 5 Wed | 05:38 | 06:54 | 13:17 | 16:28 | 19:38 | 20:49 |
| 6 Thu | 05:38 | 06:54 | 13:17 | 16:27 | 19:37 | 20:48 |
| 7 Fri | 05:39 | 06:54 | 13:17 | 16:26 | 19:37 | 20:48 |
| 8 Sat | 05:39 | 06:55 | 13:17 | 16:25 | 19:36 | 20:47 |
| 9 Sun | 05:39 | 06:55 | 13:16 | 16:25 | 19:36 | 20:47 |
| 10 Mon | 05:40 | 06:55 | 13:16 | 16:24 | 19:35 | 20:46 |
| 11 Tue | 05:40 | 06:55 | 13:16 | 16:23 | 19:35 | 20:45 |
| 12 Wed | 05:40 | 06:55 | 13:16 | 16:22 | 19:34 | 20:45 |
| 13 Thu | 05:41 | 06:55 | 13:16 | 16:21 | 19:34 | 20:44 |
| 14 Fri | 05:41 | 06:56 | 13:16 | 16:21 | 19:33 | 20:43 |
| 15 Sat | 05:41 | 06:56 | 13:15 | 16:22 | 19:33 | 20:43 |
| 16 Sun | 05:42 | 06:56 | 13:15 | 16:22 | 19:32 | 20:42 |
| 17 Mon | 05:42 | 06:56 | 13:15 | 16:22 | 19:32 | 20:41 |
| 18 Tue | 05:42 | 06:56 | 13:15 | 16:22 | 19:31 | 20:41 |
| 19 Wed | 05:42 | 06:56 | 13:14 | 16:23 | 19:30 | 20:40 |
| 20 Thu | 05:43 | 06:57 | 13:14 | 16:23 | 19:30 | 20:39 |
| 21 Fri | 05:43 | 06:57 | 13:14 | 16:23 | 19:29 | 20:38 |
| 22 Sat | 05:43 | 06:57 | 13:14 | 16:23 | 19:29 | 20:38 |
| 23 Sun | 05:43 | 06:57 | 13:13 | 16:23 | 19:28 | 20:37 |
| 24 Mon | 05:44 | 06:57 | 13:13 | 16:23 | 19:27 | 20:36 |
| 25 Tue | 05:44 | 06:57 | 13:13 | 16:24 | 19:27 | 20:35 |
| 26 Wed | 05:44 | 06:57 | 13:13 | 16:24 | 19:26 | 20:35 |
| 27 Thu | 05:44 | 06:57 | 13:12 | 16:24 | 19:25 | 20:34 |
| 28 Fri | 05:45 | 06:57 | 13:12 | 16:24 | 19:25 | 20:33 |
| 29 Sat | 05:45 | 06:57 | 13:12 | 16:24 | 19:24 | 20:32 |
| 30 Sun | 05:45 | 06:58 | 13:11 | 16:24 | 19:23 | 20:31 |
| 31 Mon | 05:45 | 06:58 | 13:11 | 16:24 | 19:22 | 20:31 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Dakar today?expand_more
Fajr in Dakar begins at dawn. Today's exact time appears in the arc at the top of this page and is highlighted in the August 2026 timetable below; it shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
How accurate are these prayer times for Dakar?expand_more
They are computed astronomically from Dakar's coordinates and have been validated to within one minute of established references such as Aladhan.
Which direction is the Qibla from Dakar?expand_more
From Dakar the Qibla is 74° (ENE), facing the Kaaba in Makkah about 6,071 km away.
How much do prayer times change during the year in Dakar?expand_more
Across the year Fajr in Dakar ranges from 05:20 to 06:25 and Isha from 19:48 to 20:58, as daylight lengthens and shortens with the seasons.
Which prayer-time calculation method is used for Dakar?expand_more
Times for Dakar use the Muslim World League method, calculated for the city's location and local timezone (Africa/Dakar).
Is the Asr time based on the Hanafi or Shafi'i school?expand_more
The Asr time shown follows the standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) opinion. For the Hanafi Asr, open the MawaqitGo app and switch the madhab in settings.