Regional capital · Collines Department
Prayer times in Dassa-Zoume
Muslims living in Dassa-Zoume can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Dassa-Zoume is a regional capital in Benin, in Collines Department, with about 29,461 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Dassa-Zoume
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Dassa-Zoume
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dassa-Zoume by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dassa-Zoume on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:19 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, against only 11 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:50 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dassa-Zoume 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 | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:44 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 PM |
Dassa-Zoume lies 147 km north of Porto-Novo, so Dhuhr in Dassa-Zoume comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Porto-Novo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dassa-Zoume.
Qibla in Dassa-Zoume and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Dassa-Zoume is at 65.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,311 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Dassa-Zoume
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Dassa-Zoume is around 5:49 AM and iftar at 7:01 PM, for a fast of 13 h 02 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:42 AM and iftar to 7:03 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Dassa-Zoume on the map
The coordinates of Dassa-Zoume are 7.7500° N and 2.1833° E. The nearest cities on our site are Glazoué (25 km), Savalou (30 km), and Savé (46 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Collines Department.
- Name
- Dassa-Zoume
- Local name
- Dassa-Zoumè
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Collines Department, Benin
- Population
- 29,461
- Coordinates
- 7.75000, 2.18333
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,311 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Dassa-Zoume
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Dassa-Zoume comes roughly 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:23 PM instead of 4:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:59 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: 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.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dassa-Zoume
Which calculation method is used for Dassa-Zoume?
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.
How long is the fast in Dassa-Zoume during Ramadan?
About 13 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Dassa-Zoume?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:39 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Dassa-Zoume?
The Qibla in Dassa-Zoume is 65.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,311 km away.
Do prayer times in Dassa-Zoume differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Dassa-Zoume is 147 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Dassa-Zoume is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Porto-Novo.