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Prayer times in Adjaouèrè
This page shows today’s salah times in Adjaouèrè, Plateau Department, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 Adjaouèrè today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Adjaouèrè
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Adjaouèrè change through the year
Prayer times in Adjaouèrè change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:19 AM and Maghrib at 7:07 PM, for a day of 12 h 32 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:41 AM and Maghrib to 6:39 PM, and the day is just 11 h 43 min. The difference 0 h 49 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 PM |
Compared with Porto-Novo, Dhuhr in Adjaouèrè practically coincides with Porto-Novo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Adjaouèrè is 56 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Adjaouèrè
Qibla direction for Adjaouèrè: 64.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,305 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Adjaouèrè remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Adjaouèrè during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Adjaouèrè is at about 5:46 AM and iftar at 7:00 PM, for a fast of 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:40 AM and iftar to 7:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Adjaouèrè is located
The coordinates of Adjaouèrè are 7.0023° N and 2.6059° E. The closest places on our site are Pobé (7 km), Ouinhi (16 km), and Sakété (30 km). Pobé, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Plateau Department.
- Name
- Adjaouèrè
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Plateau Department, Benin
- Population
- 21,968
- Coordinates
- 7.00228, 2.60591
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,305 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Adjaouèrè
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Adjaouèrè comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:57 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Adjaouèrè and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Adjaouèrè
When is Maghrib in Adjaouèrè?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:39 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 Adjaouèrè during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Adjaouèrè?
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 Adjaouèrè?
The Qibla in Adjaouèrè is 64.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,305 km away.
Do prayer times in Adjaouèrè differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Adjaouèrè is 56 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Adjaouèrè comes at almost exactly the same time as Porto-Novo.