Capital city · N’Djaména Region
Prayer times in N'Djamena
This page shows today’s prayer times in N'Djamena, N’Djaména 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Chad.
Salah times in N'Djamena today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
N'Djamena prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in N'Djamena
Prayer times in N'Djamena vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:18 AM and Maghrib at 6:27 PM, giving a day of 12 h 50 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:59 AM and Maghrib to 5:40 PM, and the day is just 11 h 25 min. That is a difference of 1 h 25 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:15 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:52 PM |
N'Djamena is the capital of Chad, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities in the east pray earlier and cities further west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Chad.
Qibla in N'Djamena and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in N'Djamena is at 65.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,829 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.3°.
Ramadan timetable for N'Djamena
For those fasting in N'Djamena, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 5:01 AM on the first day, 12 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:10 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Chad.
Where N'Djamena is located
The coordinates of N'Djamena are 12.1067° N and 15.0444° E. The closest places on our site are Mandelia (47 km), Massaguet (59 km), and Dourbali (96 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around N’Djaména Region.
- Name
- N'Djamena
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- N’Djaména Region, Chad
- Population
- 1,359,526
- Coordinates
- 12.10672, 15.04440
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,829 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in N'Djamena
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in N'Djamena is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:28 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in N'Djamena
What is the Qibla direction in N'Djamena?
The Qibla in N'Djamena is 65.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,829 km away.
When is Maghrib in N'Djamena?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in N'Djamena?
Fajr in N'Djamena depends on the season: about 4:18 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in N'Djamena during Ramadan?
About 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for N'Djamena?
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.