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Prayer times in Littoral Department
Prayer times in Littoral Department (Benin): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Littoral Department has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Littoral Department
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Littoral Department
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Littoral Department by season
Prayer times in Littoral Department change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:21 AM and Maghrib at 7:07 PM, for a day of 12 h 30 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:41 AM and Maghrib to 6:41 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 45 min. The difference 0 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:52 PM |
Littoral Department lies 25 km south-west of Porto-Novo, so Dhuhr in Littoral Department comes about 1 minute later than in Porto-Novo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Littoral Department.
Qibla direction in Littoral Department
The Qibla in Littoral Department is at 63.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,354 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.6°.
Fasting hours in Littoral Department during Ramadan
Ramadan in Littoral Department: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should 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, roughly 13 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 7 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Littoral Department is located
Littoral Department is one of the regions of Benin. Its main city, Cotonou, lies at 6.3654° N, 2.4183° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Littoral Department
- Local name
- Littoral
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Benin
- Coordinates
- 6.36536, 2.41833
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,354 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Littoral Department
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Littoral Department comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:58 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Littoral Department (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Littoral Department
- Prayer times in Cotonou679,012
Prayer times near Littoral Department
- Ouémé Department25 km · north-east
- Atlantique Department45 km · north-west
- Plateau Department74 km · north
- Mono Department83 km · west
- Zou Department102 km · north-west
- Kouffo Department103 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Littoral Department
Do prayer times in Littoral Department differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Littoral Department is 25 km from Porto-Novo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Littoral Department comes roughly 1 minute later than in Porto-Novo.
What is the Qibla direction in Littoral Department?
The Qibla in Littoral Department is 63.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,354 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Littoral Department?
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 Littoral Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:41 PM on 21 December and 7:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Littoral Department during Ramadan?
About 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.