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Prayer times in Meïganga
This page shows today’s salah times in Meïganga, Adamaoua Region, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Cameroon.
Prayer times in Meïganga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Meïganga prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Meïganga
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Meïganga on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:33 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, compared with only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 7:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Meïganga and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:04 PM |
Meïganga lies 426 km north-east of Yaoundé, so Dhuhr in Meïganga is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé. 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 Meïganga.
Qibla in Meïganga and distance to Makkah
From Meïganga you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 56.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,206 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Meïganga and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Meïganga
Fasting in Meïganga, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:15 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cameroon.
About Meïganga
Meïganga is located at 6.5167° N, 14.3000° E, in Adamaoua Region, in Cameroon. The nearest administrative centre is Ngaoundéré, 120 km away. Nearby places include Garoua Boulaï (76 km), Ngaoundal (114 km), and Ngaoundéré (120 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Meïganga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Adamaoua Region, Cameroon
- Population
- 59,426
- Coordinates
- 6.51667, 14.30000
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 56.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,206 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Meïganga
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Meïganga comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:33 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Meïganga in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Meïganga
- Garoua Boulaï76 km · south
- Ngaoundal114 km · west
- Ngaoundéré120 km · north-west
- Touboro182 km · north-east
- Tibati185 km · west
- Bélabo208 km · south-west
- Tcholliré210 km · north
- Bertoua226 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Meïganga
What is the Qibla direction in Meïganga?
The Qibla in Meïganga is 56.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,206 km away.
When is Maghrib in Meïganga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:53 PM on 21 December and 6:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Meïganga differ from Yaoundé?
Yes. Meïganga is 426 km from Yaoundé, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Meïganga is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé.
What time is Fajr in Meïganga?
Fajr in Meïganga depends on the season: about 4:33 AM on 21 June and about 4:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Meïganga 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.