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Prayer times in Semi
This page shows today’s salah times in Semi, Ouémé Department, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Benin.
Adhan times in Semi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Semi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Semi change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Semi 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 Semi 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 | 6:37 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 | 12:47 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
Semi is very close to Porto-Novo (15 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Semi practically coincides with Porto-Novo. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Semi
Qibla direction for Semi: 63.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,335 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Semi is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Semi during Ramadan
Fasting in Semi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:00 PM and imsak at 5:46 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Benin.
About Semi
Semi lies at 6.3667° N, 2.6167° E, in Ouémé Department, in Benin. The nearest administrative centre is Porto-Novo, 15 km away. Close by you will find Ekpé (9 km), Porto-Novo (15 km), and Adjarra (20 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Semi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ouémé Department, Benin
- Population
- 23,636
- Coordinates
- 6.36667, 2.61667
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,335 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Semi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Semi comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:20 PM instead of 4:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:57 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Semi (UTC+1), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Semi
Which calculation method is used for Semi?
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 Semi differ from Porto-Novo?
Hardly: Semi is only 15 km from Porto-Novo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Semi during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Semi?
Fajr in Semi 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Semi?
The Qibla in Semi is 63.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,335 km away.