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Prayer times in Ouémé Department
This page gives today’s prayer times in Ouémé Department, a region of Benin, together with links to the 6 cities and towns of Ouémé Department that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Porto-Novo; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Ouémé Department
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ouémé Department
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ouémé Department
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ouémé Department on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, against only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:51 PM and 8:18 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:42 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ouémé Department and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
Ouémé Department is very close to Porto-Novo (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Ouémé Department practically coincides with Porto-Novo. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Ouémé Department and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ouémé Department is at 63.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,330 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.6°.
Fasting hours in Ouémé Department during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ouémé Department: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:00 PM, about 13 h 04 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 Ouémé Department is located
Ouémé Department is one of the regions of Benin. Its main city, Porto-Novo, is at 6.4965° N, 2.6036° E. The region has 6 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
- Ouémé Department
- Local name
- Ouémé
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Benin
- Coordinates
- 6.49646, 2.60359
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,330 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ouémé Department
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ouémé Department takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:57 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:19 PM for the majority, 5:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ouémé Department and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Ouémé Department
- Prayer times in Porto-Novo264,320
- Ekpé75,313
- Salah times Missérété41,657
- Adjarra24,132
- Prayer times in Semi23,636
- Avrankou20,326
Prayer times near Ouémé Department
- Littoral Department25 km · south-west
- Atlantique Department53 km · west
- Plateau Department54 km · north
- Mono Department99 km · west
- Zou Department102 km · north-west
- Kouffo Department113 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ouémé Department
Which calculation method is used for Ouémé 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.
Do prayer times in Ouémé Department differ from Porto-Novo?
Hardly: Ouémé Department is only less than 1 km from Porto-Novo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Ouémé Department during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Ouémé Department?
Fajr in Ouémé Department depends on the season: about 5:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ouémé Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:40 PM on 21 December and 7:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.