Atar Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Atar, Mauritania: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Atar
- Fajr: 4:58 AM
- Sunrise: 6:20 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:59 PM
- Asr: 4:14 PM
- Maghrib: 7:36 PM
- Isha: 8:54 PM
Islamic Resources for Atar
About Atar
Atar is the capital of Mauritania's Adrar Region and the main settlement on the Adrar Plateau in the northwest of the country. Set along the Oued Seguellil at an elevation of about 224 metres, the town serves as the administrative and trading hub of the surrounding desert region and is known for its airport, a local museum, and a historic mosque that dates to 1674. For the roughly 24,000 residents and the travellers who pass through as a gateway to the plateau, the five daily prayers structure the rhythm of the day. This page provides daily prayer times for Atar based on the town's geographic coordinates and timezone.
Prayer Times in Atar
Prayer times for Atar are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across Mauritania and much of the wider region. The town keeps Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Nouakchott, UTC+0) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time, so the times shift only gradually with the seasons rather than jumping by an hour. Because Atar lies at about 20.5 degrees north, on the southern edge of the Sahara, the difference between summer and winter daylight is moderate: summer days are noticeably longer, pushing Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter days are shorter, drawing the dawn and night prayers closer to the middle of the day. The Qibla from Atar points roughly east-northeast, at a bearing of about 79 degrees toward the Kaaba in Mecca. The live table on this page lists the daily times for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Atar
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Atar?
The prayer times shown for Atar use the Muslim World League calculation method, which is commonly applied in Mauritania and across the region. It sets standard angles for the sun below the horizon to determine the start of Fajr and Isha.
Does Atar observe daylight saving time?
No. Atar follows the Africa/Nouakchott timezone (UTC+0) throughout the year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so prayer times shift only gradually with the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Atar?
From Atar the Qibla points toward the Kaaba in Mecca at a bearing of roughly 79 degrees, which is approximately east-northeast. You can use a compass or a Qibla app aligned to this direction to position yourself for prayer.
Prayer Time FAQ for Atar
What time is Fajr prayer in Atar today?
Fajr prayer time in Atar today is 4:58 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Atar today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Atar today is 12:59 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Atar today?
Asr prayer time in Atar today is 4:14 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Atar today?
Maghrib prayer time in Atar today is 7:36 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Atar today?
Isha prayer time in Atar today is 8:54 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Atar?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Atar, around 12:59 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Atar?
The Qibla from Atar is 79°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Atar
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Atar is 4:58 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Atar is 12:59 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Atar is 4:14 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Atar is 7:36 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Atar is 8:54 PM.
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