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Prayer times in Obala
Looking for the adhan times in Obala? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Obala, Centre Region. Every figure is computed for 4.1667° N, 11.5333° E, which means the times match Obala itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Obala today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Obala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Obala change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Obala move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:49 AM on 21 June and 5:00 AM on 21 December, a shift of 11 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:08 PM and 6:27 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 22 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 53 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
Compared with Yaoundé, Dhuhr in Obala comes at almost exactly the same time as Yaoundé, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at almost the same minute in both places. Obala is 33 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Obala
The Qibla in Obala is at 55.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,606 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 55.4°.
Fasting hours in Obala during Ramadan
Ramadan in Obala: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:08 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:27 PM, about 13 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 4 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Obala is located
Obala is located at 4.1667° N, 11.5333° E, in Centre Region, in Cameroon. The nearest administrative centre is Yaoundé, 33 km away. Nearby places include Okoa (22 km), Yaoundé (33 km), and Mbandjok (51 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Obala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Centre Region, Cameroon
- Population
- 45,321
- Coordinates
- 4.16667, 11.53333
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,606 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Obala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Obala is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:43 PM for the majority, 4:42 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Obala (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Obala: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Obala?
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 Obala?
The Qibla in Obala is 55.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,606 km away.
Do prayer times in Obala differ from Yaoundé?
Yes. Obala is 33 km from Yaoundé, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Obala comes at almost exactly the same time as Yaoundé.
How long is the fast in Obala during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Obala?
Fajr in Obala depends on the season: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.