Kaolack Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Kaolack, Senegal: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Kaolack
- Fajr: 5:26 AM
- Sunrise: 6:44 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:11 PM
- Asr: 4:32 PM
- Maghrib: 7:37 PM
- Isha: 8:50 PM
Islamic Resources for Kaolack
About Kaolack
Kaolack is a major commercial and transport city in west-central Senegal, set on the Saloum River near where it meets the Atlantic delta. Home to roughly 736,000 people, it grew into one of the country's most important inland trading hubs, long associated with the groundnut (peanut) trade and a busy regional market. For the Muslim-majority population that defines daily life here, the rhythm of the five daily prayers structures the day, and this page provides the current prayer schedule for Kaolack alongside background on how those times are determined locally.
Kaolack lies in west-central Senegal on the north bank of the Saloum River, which connects the city to the Atlantic coast through the wider Sine-Saloum region. Its position at a crossroads of road and river routes made it a leading center for trade, and it became especially well known for the groundnut (peanut) economy that drove much of Senegal's agricultural commerce. Today it remains an important market town and regional hub, with one of the larger covered markets in West Africa serving the surrounding agricultural districts.
With a population of around 736,000, Kaolack is among Senegal's most significant cities and a notable center of Islamic life in the country. It is widely recognized as a focal point of the Tijaniyyah Sufi tradition in Senegal, and large religious gatherings draw visitors from across the country and the broader West African region. This blend of commerce and religious significance shapes the city's character and the daily importance attached to the prayer schedule.
Prayer Times in Kaolack
Prayer times for Kaolack are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across West Africa that sets the Fajr and Isha angles for the dawn and night prayers. The city runs on the Africa/Dakar time zone (GMT+0) and does not observe daylight saving time, so the schedule shifts gradually with the sun through the year rather than jumping by an hour. Because Kaolack sits at a low, tropical latitude of about 14.2°N, day length stays fairly steady year-round: days are a little longer around the northern-hemisphere summer and a little shorter in winter, but the swing is modest, so the gaps between Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha remain relatively consistent across the seasons. When facing Mecca for prayer, the qibla direction from Kaolack is about 74° from true north, roughly east-northeast. The live table above shows today's exact times.
Mosques in Kaolack
Grand Mosque of Medina Baye
Medina Baye
The large mosque in the Medina Baye quarter of Kaolack is internationally known as a center of the Tijaniyyah Sufi tradition and a focus for major religious gatherings that draw pilgrims from across West Africa and beyond.
Jumu'ah: Holds large congregational Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers; confirm the exact khutbah start time locally as it can vary.
Ramadan in Kaolack
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Kaolack runs from the start of Fajr at dawn until Maghrib at sunset. Because the city lies close to the tropics at about 14°N, the length of the fasting day does not vary dramatically from one part of the year to another the way it does in higher-latitude countries; when Ramadan falls in the northern-hemisphere summer the fast is somewhat longer, and in winter somewhat shorter, but the difference is moderate. Families typically rise before dawn for the pre-fast meal (suhoor) and break the fast at Maghrib with iftar.
As a city with deep Islamic roots, Kaolack sees its mosques and neighborhoods become especially active through the month, with congregational night prayers (Taraweeh) following Isha and a heightened focus on charity and community meals. The exact daily start and end of the fast follow the Fajr and Maghrib entries in the table above, which update automatically for the current date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Kaolack
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Kaolack?
Prayer times shown here for Kaolack use the Muslim World League calculation method, which is commonly applied across West Africa. It defines the sun-angle values used to determine the Fajr (dawn) and Isha (night) prayers, while the other prayers are set by the sun's position through the day.
What is the qibla direction from Kaolack?
From Kaolack, the qibla (the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca) is approximately 74° measured clockwise from true north, which is roughly east-northeast. You can use a compass or a qibla-finder app aligned to this bearing to face the correct direction for prayer.
Does Kaolack change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Kaolack uses the Africa/Dakar time zone (GMT+0) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time, so prayer times shift gradually with the natural movement of the sun rather than jumping by an hour at any point in the year.
Do prayer times in Kaolack change much between summer and winter?
Only modestly. Because Kaolack sits at a low tropical latitude of about 14°N, day length stays relatively stable year-round. Days are somewhat longer around mid-year and somewhat shorter in the winter months, so the prayer times do move through the seasons, but the changes are far less extreme than in higher-latitude regions.
What time does the fast begin and end during Ramadan in Kaolack?
The daily fast begins at the start of Fajr (dawn) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). Because the city is near the tropics, the fasting day does not vary dramatically across the year. For the precise daily times, refer to the Fajr and Maghrib entries in the prayer table on this page, which update for the current date.
How often are the Kaolack prayer times on this page updated?
The prayer schedule on this page is calculated for the current date and updates automatically each day, so the times you see reflect today's sunrise, sunset and prayer times for Kaolack rather than a fixed schedule.
Prayer Time FAQ for Kaolack
What time is Fajr prayer in Kaolack today?
Fajr prayer time in Kaolack today is 5:26 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Kaolack today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Kaolack today is 1:11 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Kaolack today?
Asr prayer time in Kaolack today is 4:32 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Kaolack today?
Maghrib prayer time in Kaolack today is 7:37 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Kaolack today?
Isha prayer time in Kaolack today is 8:50 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Kaolack?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Kaolack, around 1:11 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Kaolack?
The Qibla from Kaolack is 74°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Kaolack
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Kaolack is 5:26 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Kaolack is 1:11 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Kaolack is 4:32 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Kaolack is 7:37 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Kaolack is 8:50 PM.
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