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Prayer times in Tonga

Looking for the prayer times in Tonga? 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 Tonga, West Region. Every figure is computed for 4.9667° N, 10.7000° E, which means the times match Tonga itself rather than the nearest big city.

Namaz times in Tonga today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Cameroon we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Tonga

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Tonga

It helps to know how prayer times in Tonga move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:51 AM on 21 June and 5:05 AM on 21 December, a difference of 14 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:10 PM and 6:31 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 25 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 50 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Tonga (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:13 AM6:22 AM12:25 PM3:34 PM6:28 PM7:33 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:51 AM6:07 AM12:19 PM3:46 PM6:31 PM7:43 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:57 AM6:06 AM12:10 PM3:19 PM6:13 PM7:18 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:05 AM6:20 AM12:15 PM3:38 PM6:10 PM7:21 PM

Tonga lies 152 km north-west of Yaoundé, so Dhuhr in Tonga comes about 3 minutes later than in Yaoundé. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tonga.

Qibla direction in Tonga

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The Qibla in Tonga is at 57.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,633 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 57.1°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Tonga

For those fasting in Tonga, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:30 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 13 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cameroon.

Tonga on the map

Tonga lies at 4.9667° N, 10.7000° E, in West Region, in Cameroon. The nearest administrative centre is Bafoussam, 65 km away. Nearby places include Bangangté (27 km), Bandjoun (55 km), and Foumbot (61 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Tonga
Type
City
Part of
West Region, Cameroon
Population
16,036
Coordinates
4.96667, 10.70000
Time zone
UTC+1
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
57.1° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
3,633 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tonga

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tonga comes roughly 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Tonga and organise your day around them.

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Prayer times in Tonga: questions and answers

How long is the fast in Tonga during Ramadan?

About 13 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Tonga?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 6:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

When is Fajr in Tonga?

Fajr in Tonga changes with the seasons: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Tonga?

The Qibla in Tonga is 57.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,633 km away.

Do prayer times in Tonga differ from Yaoundé?

Yes. Tonga is 152 km from Yaoundé, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Tonga comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Yaoundé.

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