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Prayer times in Kpozoun
Muslims living in Kpozoun can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kpozoun is a city in Benin, in Zou Department, with about 26,688 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kpozoun today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kpozoun prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kpozoun
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kpozoun on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, compared with only 11 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:51 PM and 8:21 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kpozoun and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
Kpozoun lies 92 km north-west of Porto-Novo, so Dhuhr in Kpozoun comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Porto-Novo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kpozoun.
Finding the Qibla from Kpozoun
Qibla direction for Kpozoun: 64.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,333 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kpozoun remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kpozoun
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kpozoun is around 5:48 AM and iftar at 7:01 PM, for a fast of 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:41 AM and iftar to 7:03 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Kpozoun is located
Kpozoun is located at 7.2287° N, 2.2132° E, in Zou Department, in Benin. The nearest administrative centre is Bohicon, 17 km away. Close by you will find Cové (14 km), Bohicon (17 km), and Abomey (25 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kpozoun
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zou Department, Benin
- Population
- 26,688
- Coordinates
- 7.22868, 2.21317
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,333 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kpozoun
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kpozoun is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:59 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:22 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Kpozoun in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Kpozoun
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kpozoun
Which calculation method is used for Kpozoun?
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.
How long is the fast in Kpozoun during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kpozoun?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:40 PM on 21 December and 7:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kpozoun differ from Porto-Novo?
Yes. Kpozoun is 92 km from Porto-Novo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kpozoun is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Porto-Novo.
When is Fajr in Kpozoun?
Fajr in Kpozoun changes with the seasons: about 5:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.