Regional capital · Donga Department
Prayer times in Djougou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Djougou, Donga Department, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Benin.
Prayer times in Djougou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Djougou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Djougou
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Djougou on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, against only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:49 PM and 8:29 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Djougou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:49 PM |
Djougou is located 372 km north of Porto-Novo, so Dhuhr in Djougou comes about 4 minutes later than in Porto-Novo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Djougou.
Qibla direction in Djougou
In Djougou you face towards the east, at an angle of 67.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,276 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Djougou 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.
Ramadan timetable for Djougou
Ramadan in Djougou: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:01 PM, roughly 12 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Djougou is located
Djougou is located at 9.7085° N, 1.6660° E, in Donga Department, in Benin. Nearby places include Kopargo (20 km), Ouaké (31 km), and Péhonko (68 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Djougou
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Donga Department, Benin
- Population
- 94,773
- Coordinates
- 9.70853, 1.66598
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,276 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Djougou
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Djougou comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:27 PM instead of 4:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Djougou (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Djougou
- Kopargo20 km · north-west
- Ouaké31 km · west
- Péhonko68 km · north-east
- Natitingou73 km · north-west
- Tobré74 km · north-east
- Bassila78 km · south
- Boukoumbé80 km · north-west
- Toukountouna94 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Djougou
When is Fajr in Djougou?
Fajr in Djougou depends on the season: about 5:17 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 Djougou?
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 Djougou during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Djougou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:38 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Djougou differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Djougou is 372 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Djougou comes about 4 minutes later than in Porto-Novo.