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Prayer times in Mono Department
This page gives today’s prayer times in Mono Department, a region of Benin, together with links to the 3 cities and towns of Mono Department that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Lokossa; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Mono Department today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mono Department
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mono Department by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mono Department on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:23 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, against only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:54 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mono Department and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:44 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:54 PM |
Compared with Porto-Novo, Dhuhr in Mono Department is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Porto-Novo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes later than in the capital. Mono Department is 99 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mono Department
Qibla from Mono Department: 64.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,411 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mono Department is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mono Department
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mono Department is at about 5:50 AM and iftar at 7:04 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:43 AM and iftar to 7:05 PM, for a fast of 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Mono Department is located
Mono Department is one of the regions of Benin. Its main city, Lokossa, lies at 6.6387° N, 1.7167° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Mono Department
- Local name
- Mono
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Benin
- Coordinates
- 6.63869, 1.71674
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,411 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mono Department
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mono Department comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:24 PM instead of 4:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mono Department and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Mono Department
- Prayer times in Lokossa47,246
- Sé26,627
- Salah times Athiémé15,195
Nearby cities to Mono Department
- Kouffo Department33 km · north
- Atlantique Department48 km · east
- Zou Department68 km · north-east
- Littoral Department83 km · east
- Ouémé Department99 km · east
- Plateau Department111 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mono Department
How long is the fast in Mono Department during Ramadan?
About 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Mono 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Mono Department?
The Qibla in Mono Department is 64.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,411 km away.
Do prayer times in Mono Department differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Mono Department is 99 km from Porto-Novo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Mono Department comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Porto-Novo.
What time is Fajr in Mono Department?
Fajr in Mono Department depends on the season: about 5:23 AM on 21 June and about 5:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.