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Prayer times in Pobé
This page shows today’s prayer times in Pobé, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Benin.
Prayer times in Pobé today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Pobé
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Pobé
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pobé on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:19 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, compared with only 11 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:50 PM and 8:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:42 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pobé 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 | 4:09 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:29 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 | 12:47 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 PM |
Compared with Porto-Novo, Dhuhr in Pobé comes at almost exactly the same time as Porto-Novo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Pobé is 54 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Pobé
Qibla direction for Pobé: 64.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,300 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Pobé remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Pobé
Ramadan in Pobé: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:59 PM, about 13 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Pobé
Pobé is located at 6.9801° N, 2.6649° E, in Plateau Department, in Benin. The nearest administrative centre is Ouinhi, 23 km away. Close by you will find Adjaouèrè (7 km), Ouinhi (23 km), and Sakété (27 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pobé
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Plateau Department, Benin
- Population
- 49,232
- Coordinates
- 6.98008, 2.66490
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,300 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pobé
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Pobé comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:20 PM instead of 4:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:57 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Pobé (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pobé
How long is the fast in Pobé during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Pobé?
Fajr in Pobé changes with the seasons: about 5:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Pobé?
The Qibla in Pobé is 64.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,300 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Pobé?
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 Pobé differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Pobé is 54 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Pobé comes at almost exactly the same time as Porto-Novo.