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Prayer times in Fontem
This page shows today’s salah times in Fontem, South-West Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Cameroon.
Today’s prayer times in Fontem
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Fontem
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Fontem
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Fontem on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:23 PM and 7:47 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Fontem and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:23 PM |
Fontem lies 254 km north-west of Yaoundé, so Dhuhr in Fontem is called about 7 minutes later than in Yaoundé. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Fontem.
Qibla direction in Fontem
The Qibla in Fontem is at 58.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,680 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 58.3°.
Fasting hours in Fontem during Ramadan
Fasting in Fontem, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:33 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cameroon.
About Fontem
The coordinates of Fontem are 5.4685° N and 9.8818° E. The closest places on our site are Dschang (19 km), Kekem (38 km), and Melong (40 km). Bafoussam, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around South-West Region.
- Name
- Fontem
- Type
- City
- Part of
- South-West Region, Cameroon
- Population
- 42,689
- Coordinates
- 5.46850, 9.88180
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 58.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,680 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Fontem
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Fontem takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:49 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Fontem in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Fontem: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Fontem?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:13 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Fontem?
Fajr in Fontem changes with the seasons: about 4:53 AM on 21 June and about 5:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Fontem?
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 Fontem during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Fontem?
The Qibla in Fontem is 58.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,680 km away.