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Prayer times in Kérou
Looking for the prayer times in Kérou? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kérou, Atakora Department. Every figure is computed for 10.8258° N, 2.1048° E, so the times reflect Kérou itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Kérou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kérou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kérou by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kérou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:12 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 46 min, compared with only 11 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:46 PM and 8:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kérou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:46 PM |
Kérou is located 485 km north of Porto-Novo, so Dhuhr in Kérou comes about 2 minutes later than in Porto-Novo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kérou.
Finding the Qibla from Kérou
Qibla direction for Kérou: 68.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,186 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kérou is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kérou
Ramadan in Kérou: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:52 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:58 PM, roughly 12 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 14 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Kérou
Kérou is located at 10.8258° N, 2.1048° E, in Atakora Department, in Benin. The nearest administrative centre is Kandi, 97 km away. Nearby places include Sinendé (61 km), Banikoara (64 km), and Péhonko (67 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kérou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Atakora Department, Benin
- Population
- 54,276
- Coordinates
- 10.82578, 2.10479
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,186 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kérou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kérou takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:59 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 66 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:26 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Kérou, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Kérou
Prayer times in Kérou: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Kérou during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Kérou?
Fajr in Kérou depends on the season: about 5:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kérou?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Kérou differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Kérou is 485 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kérou is called about 2 minutes later than in Porto-Novo.
When is Maghrib in Kérou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:34 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.