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Prayer times in Foumban
Residents of and visitors to Foumban can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Foumban is a city in Cameroon, in West Region, with about 130,287 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 Foumban
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Foumban
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Foumban by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Foumban on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, compared with only 11 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:19 PM and 7:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:09 PM and 12:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Foumban and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
Compared with Yaoundé, Dhuhr in Foumban comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Yaoundé, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Foumban is 218 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Foumban
Qibla direction for Foumban: 57.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,569 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Foumban is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Foumban during Ramadan
For those fasting in Foumban, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:28 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:29 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 Foumban
The coordinates of Foumban are 5.7266° N and 10.8987° E. The nearest cities on our site are Foumbot (38 km), Magba (43 km), and Kumbo (59 km). Bafoussam, the nearest administrative centre, is 60 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around West Region.
- Name
- Foumban
- Type
- City
- Part of
- West Region, Cameroon
- Population
- 130,287
- Coordinates
- 5.72662, 10.89865
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 57.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,569 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Foumban
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Foumban comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:24 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Foumban (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Foumban: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Foumban?
Fajr in Foumban depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Foumban?
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 Foumban?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 6:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Foumban?
The Qibla in Foumban is 57.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,569 km away.
Do prayer times in Foumban differ from Yaoundé?
Yes. Foumban is 218 km from Yaoundé, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Foumban comes about 2 minutes later than in Yaoundé.