City · Atlantique Department
Prayer times in Zé
Residents of and visitors to Zé can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Zé is a city in Benin, in Atlantique Department, with about 16,903 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Zé today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zé
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zé
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zé on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, compared with only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:51 PM and 8:20 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:43 PM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zé and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:51 PM |
Zé is located 46 km north-west of Porto-Novo, so Dhuhr in Zé is called about 1 minute later than in Porto-Novo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zé.
Qibla direction in Zé
Qibla direction for Zé: 64.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,346 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Zé is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Zé during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zé: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:01 PM, about 13 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Zé is located
The coordinates of Zé are 6.7833° N and 2.3000° E. The nearest cities on our site are Zinvié (20 km), Allada (21 km), and Ganvié (37 km). Allada, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Atlantique Department.
- Name
- Zé
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Atlantique Department, Benin
- Population
- 16,903
- Coordinates
- 6.78333, 2.30000
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,346 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zé
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zé comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:22 PM instead of 4:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:58 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Zé
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zé
When is Maghrib in Zé?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:41 PM on 21 December and 7:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zé?
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 Zé differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Zé is 46 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Zé comes about 1 minute later than in Porto-Novo.
What is the Qibla direction in Zé?
The Qibla in Zé is 64.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,346 km away.
When is Fajr in Zé?
Fajr in Zé depends on the season: about 5:21 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.