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Prayer times in East Province

Salah times in East Province (Cameroon): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. East Province has 6 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Adhan times in East Province today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Bertoua, the main city of East Province. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Cameroon we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

East Province prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in East Province change through the year

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in East Province on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:39 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, against only 11 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of East Province and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in East Province (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:01 AM6:10 AM12:13 PM3:21 PM6:16 PM7:21 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:39 AM5:55 AM12:07 PM3:34 PM6:19 PM7:30 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:46 AM5:54 AM11:58 AM3:06 PM6:01 PM7:06 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice4:52 AM6:07 AM12:03 PM3:26 PM5:59 PM7:10 PM

Compared with Yaoundé, Dhuhr in East Province is called about 9 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. East Province is 253 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in East Province

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In East Province you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 54.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,385 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of East Province 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 East Province

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in East Province is at about 5:00 AM and iftar at 6:18 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:55 AM and iftar to 6:18 PM, for a fast of 13 h 13 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

About East Province

East Province is one of the regions of Cameroon. Its main city, Bertoua, is at 4.5773° N, 13.6846° E. The region has 6 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
East Province
Local name
East
Type
Region
Part of
Cameroon
Coordinates
4.57728, 13.68459
Time zone
UTC+1
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
54.1° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
3,385 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in East Province

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in East Province comes about 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:34 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.

Salah times across East Province

Prayer times near East Province

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in East Province

When is Fajr in East Province?

Fajr in East Province depends on the season: about 4:39 AM on 21 June and about 4:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in East Province differ from Yaoundé?

Yes. East Province is 253 km from Yaoundé, towards the east, and Dhuhr in East Province comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé.

Which calculation method is used for East Province?

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 East Province during Ramadan?

About 13 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in East Province?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 6:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

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