Region · Cameroon
Prayer times in Far North
Prayer times in Far North (Cameroon): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Far North has 9 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Far North today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Far North prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Far North change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Far North on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:24 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 45 min, against only 11 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Far North and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:57 PM |
Compared with Yaoundé, Dhuhr in Far North is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Far North is 809 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Far North
Qibla direction for Far North: 63.0° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,975 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Far North is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Far North
For those fasting in Far North, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cameroon.
About Far North
Far North is one of the regions of Cameroon. Its main city, Maroua, lies at 10.5910° N, 14.3159° E. The region has 9 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Far North
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Cameroon
- Coordinates
- 10.59095, 14.31593
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,975 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Far North
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Far North takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:37 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Far North (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Salah times across Far North
- Prayer times in Maroua314,122
- Mora61,523
- Salah times Yagoua59,069
- Mokolo51,999
- Prayer times in Kaélé32,853
- Bogo32,830
- Salah times Blangwa27,208
- Guidiguis24,554
- Prayer times in Maga24,492
Nearby cities to Far North
- North Region175 km · south-west
- Adamaoua Region372 km · south
- East Province672 km · south
- North-West Region690 km · south-west
- West Region712 km · south-west
- Centre Region809 km · south-west
Prayer times in Far North: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Far North?
Fajr in Far North depends on the season: about 4:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Far North?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 December and 6:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Far North during Ramadan?
About 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Far North?
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 Far North?
The Qibla in Far North is 63.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,975 km away.