Region · Cameroon
Prayer times in North-West Region
Prayer times in North-West Region (Cameroon): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North-West Region has 9 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in North-West Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for North-West Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in North-West Region by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in North-West Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, against only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 7:47 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of North-West Region and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:21 PM |
Compared with Yaoundé, Dhuhr in North-West Region comes about 5 minutes later than in Yaoundé, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. North-West Region is 278 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in North-West Region
Qibla direction for North-West Region: 58.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,626 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in North-West Region remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for North-West Region
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in North-West Region is at about 5:15 AM and iftar at 6:31 PM, for a fast of 13 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:09 AM and iftar to 6:31 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where North-West Region is located
North-West Region is one of the regions of Cameroon. Its main city, Bamenda, lies at 5.9597° N, 10.1460° 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 ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- North-West Region
- Local name
- North-West
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Cameroon
- Coordinates
- 5.95970, 10.14597
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 58.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,626 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in North-West Region
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in North-West Region comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:50 PM instead of 3:48 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:27 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to North-West Region, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in North-West Region
- Prayer times in Bamenda420,445
- Kumbo125,124
- Salah times Oku44,443
- Fundong43,509
- Prayer times in Wum42,457
- Ndop40,152
- Salah times Bali27,473
- Nkambe26,816
- Prayer times in Bafut25,563
Prayer times near North-West Region
- West Region61 km · south-east
- Littoral Province218 km · south
- South-West Region224 km · south-west
- Centre Region278 km · south-east
- South Province358 km · south
- Adamaoua Region409 km · east
Prayer times in North-West Region: questions and answers
How long is the fast in North-West Region during Ramadan?
About 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in North-West Region?
Fajr in North-West Region depends on the season: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in North-West Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for North-West Region?
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.
Do prayer times in North-West Region differ from Yaoundé?
Yes. North-West Region is 278 km from Yaoundé, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in North-West Region comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Yaoundé.