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Prayer times in Foumbot
Looking for the prayer times in Foumbot? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Foumbot, West Region. Every figure is computed for 5.5080° N, 10.6325° E, so the times reflect Foumbot itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Foumbot today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Foumbot
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Foumbot
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Foumbot on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, against only 11 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 7:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Foumbot and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:20 PM |
Foumbot lies 207 km north-west of Yaoundé, so Dhuhr in Foumbot comes about 4 minutes later than in Yaoundé. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Foumbot.
Qibla direction in Foumbot
The Qibla in Foumbot is at 57.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,607 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 57.8°.
Fasting hours in Foumbot during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Foumbot is at about 5:13 AM and iftar at 6:29 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:07 AM and iftar to 6:30 PM, for a fast of 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Foumbot is located
Foumbot is located at 5.5080° N, 10.6325° E, in West Region, in Cameroon. The nearest administrative centre is Bafoussam, 24 km away. Close by you will find Bafoussam (24 km), Bandjoun (28 km), and Foumban (38 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Foumbot
- Type
- City
- Part of
- West Region, Cameroon
- Population
- 74,319
- Coordinates
- 5.50803, 10.63250
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 57.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,607 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Foumbot
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Foumbot comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Foumbot and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Foumbot
What is the Qibla direction in Foumbot?
The Qibla in Foumbot is 57.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,607 km away.
When is Maghrib in Foumbot?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 6:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Foumbot?
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 Foumbot differ from Yaoundé?
Yes. Foumbot is 207 km from Yaoundé, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Foumbot comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Yaoundé.
How long is the fast in Foumbot 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.