City · South Province
Prayer times in Ambam
Residents of and visitors to Ambam can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ambam is a city in Cameroon, in South Province, with about 25,052 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ambam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ambam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ambam
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ambam on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 16 min, against only 11 h 59 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:23 PM and 7:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ambam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:12 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with Yaoundé, Dhuhr in Ambam is called roughly 1 minute later than in Yaoundé, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ambam is 167 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Ambam and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ambam is at 53.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,744 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 53.4°.
Fasting hours in Ambam during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ambam: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:30 PM, about 13 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 1 minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Ambam on the map
Ambam lies at 2.3833° N, 11.2833° E, in South Province, in Cameroon. The nearest administrative centre is Ebolowa, 59 km away. Close by you will find Ebolowa (59 km), Sangmélima (99 km), and Lolodorf (113 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ambam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- South Province, Cameroon
- Population
- 25,052
- Coordinates
- 2.38333, 11.28333
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 53.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,744 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ambam
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ambam comes roughly 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:22 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ambam (UTC+1), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ambam
Which calculation method is used for Ambam?
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.
When is Maghrib in Ambam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 December and 6:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ambam differ from Yaoundé?
Yes. Ambam is 167 km from Yaoundé, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ambam is called roughly 1 minute later than in Yaoundé.
How long is the fast in Ambam during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Ambam?
Fajr in Ambam depends on the season: about 4:53 AM on 21 June and about 4:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.