Regional capital · Far North
Prayer times in Maroua
Muslims living in Maroua can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Maroua is a regional capital in Cameroon, in Far North, with about 314,122 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.
Today’s prayer times in Maroua
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Maroua
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Maroua
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Maroua on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:24 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 45 min, compared with only 11 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:40 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maroua and can differ by a minute or two 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 |
Maroua lies 809 km north of Yaoundé, so Dhuhr in Maroua is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Maroua.
Qibla direction in Maroua
The Qibla in Maroua is at 63.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,975 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 63.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Maroua
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Maroua is at about 5:03 AM and iftar at 6:09 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:53 AM and iftar to 6:13 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Maroua
The coordinates of Maroua are 10.5910° N and 14.3159° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bogo (36 km), Mora (54 km), and Kaélé (56 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Far North.
- Name
- Maroua
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Far North, Cameroon
- Population
- 314,122
- 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 Maroua
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Maroua comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:37 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Maroua (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Maroua: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Maroua?
Fajr in Maroua changes with the seasons: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Maroua?
The Qibla in Maroua is 63.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,975 km away.
When is Maghrib in Maroua?
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 Maroua 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.
Do prayer times in Maroua differ from Yaoundé?
Yes. Maroua is 809 km from Yaoundé, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Maroua comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé.