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Prayer times in Savalou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Savalou, Collines Department, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Benin.
Adhan times in Savalou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Savalou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Savalou by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Savalou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:19 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, compared with only 11 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:51 PM and 8:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Savalou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
Compared with Porto-Novo, Dhuhr in Savalou comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Porto-Novo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes later than in the capital. Savalou is 174 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Savalou
From Savalou you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 65.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,324 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Savalou and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Savalou
For those fasting in Savalou, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:01 PM and imsak at 5:50 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:04 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Benin.
About Savalou
The coordinates of Savalou are 7.9281° N and 1.9756° E. The closest places on our site are Glazoué (28 km), Dassa-Zoume (30 km), and Banté (55 km). Dassa-Zoume, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Collines Department.
- Name
- Savalou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Collines Department, Benin
- Population
- 38,162
- Coordinates
- 7.92807, 1.97558
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,324 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Savalou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Savalou is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 63 minutes around 21 June: 4:21 PM for the majority, 5:24 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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.
Prayer times near Savalou
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Savalou
Do prayer times in Savalou differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Savalou is 174 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Savalou comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Porto-Novo.
When is Fajr in Savalou?
Fajr in Savalou changes with the seasons: about 5:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Savalou?
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.
When is Maghrib in Savalou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:40 PM on 21 December and 7:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Savalou?
The Qibla in Savalou is 65.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,324 km away.