Bamako Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Bamako, Mali: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Bamako
- Fajr: 4:56 AM
- Sunrise: 6:14 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:39 PM
- Asr: 4:01 PM
- Maghrib: 7:02 PM
- Isha: 8:15 PM
Islamic Resources for Bamako
About Bamako
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali, set on the Niger River in the southwestern part of the country near the rapids that separate the upper and middle Niger valleys. The city proper has a population of roughly 1.8 million, while the wider urban agglomeration counted about 4.2 million people in 2022, and it is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Bamako lies on the banks of the Niger River in southwestern Mali, near the rapids that divide the upper and middle stretches of the river. As the national capital and the country's largest city, it serves as Mali's main administrative, commercial, and cultural hub. The city sits at an elevation of around 350 metres and is encircled by the surrounding Koulikoro Region.
Estimates place the population of the city itself at roughly 1.8 million, while the broader Bamako urban area was home to about 4.2 million people as of 2022, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in West Africa. Islam is the predominant faith in Mali, and the daily rhythm of the five prayers is woven into life across Bamako's neighbourhoods, from its riverside districts to its busy markets.
Prayer Times in Bamako
Bamako observes Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) year-round and does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the natural turn of the seasons. At about 13 degrees north, the city sits close to the tropics, so day length varies only modestly through the year: Fajr and Isha drift a little earlier or later between summer and winter, but the swing is far smaller than at higher latitudes. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, which is widely used across West Africa.
Ramadan in Bamako
During Ramadan, Bamako's Muslim community fasts from Fajr until Maghrib, and this page is updated daily so that the start and end of each fast follow the local calculated times. Because Bamako is near the tropics, the length of the fasting day stays relatively steady from year to year compared with cities farther from the equator, though it still shifts gradually as Ramadan moves through the seasons.
As across Mali, the month brings a distinct rhythm to daily life in Bamako: the pre-dawn suhoor meal before Fajr, the breaking of the fast at Maghrib, and additional night prayers at local mosques. Checking the daily Fajr and Maghrib times above is the simplest way to plan suhoor and iftar throughout the month.
Prayer Time Questions for Bamako
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Bamako?
Prayer times for Bamako on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, which is commonly applied across West Africa.
Does Bamako change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Bamako stays on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the seasons rather than with any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Bamako?
The Qibla from Bamako is approximately 72 degrees, pointing east-northeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Do prayer times in Bamako change much through the year?
Only modestly. Because Bamako lies near the tropics at about 13 degrees north, day length varies relatively little across the seasons, so Fajr and Isha drift only slightly earlier or later between summer and winter.
What time zone does Bamako use for prayer times?
Bamako uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0), the standard time across Mali, with no seasonal adjustment.
How do I find today's Fajr and Maghrib times for Bamako?
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Bamako are shown in the live prayer grid on this page, updated daily for the local date.
Prayer Time FAQ for Bamako
What time is Fajr prayer in Bamako today?
Fajr prayer time in Bamako today is 4:56 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Bamako today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Bamako today is 12:39 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Bamako today?
Asr prayer time in Bamako today is 4:01 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Bamako today?
Maghrib prayer time in Bamako today is 7:02 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Bamako today?
Isha prayer time in Bamako today is 8:15 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Bamako?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Bamako, around 12:39 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Bamako?
The Qibla from Bamako is 72°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Bamako
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Bamako is 4:56 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Bamako is 12:39 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Bamako is 4:01 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Bamako is 7:02 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Bamako is 8:15 PM.
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