City · Estuaire Province
Prayer times in Akanda
This page shows today’s salah times in Akanda, Estuaire Province, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Gabon.
Adhan times in Akanda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Akanda prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
Prayer times in Akanda by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Akanda on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, against only 12 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:34 PM and 7:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Akanda and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:34 PM |
Akanda lies 28 km north-west of Libreville, so Dhuhr in Akanda comes at almost exactly the same time as Libreville. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Akanda.
Finding the Qibla from Akanda
In Akanda you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 52.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,036 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Akanda and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Akanda during Ramadan
For those fasting in Akanda, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:40 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:36 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Gabon.
About Akanda
Akanda is located at 0.6073° N, 9.3293° E, in Estuaire Province, in Gabon. The nearest administrative centre is Libreville, 28 km away. Close by you will find Libreville (28 km), Owendo (40 km), and Ntoum (54 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Akanda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Estuaire Province, Gabon
- Population
- 41,524
- Coordinates
- 0.60732, 9.32933
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 52.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,036 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Akanda
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Akanda takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:30 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Akanda in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Akanda
- Libreville28 km · south-east
- Owendo40 km · south-east
- Ntoum54 km · south-east
- Port-Gentil160 km · south
- Oyam175 km · south-east
- Lambaréné177 km · south-east
- Oyem273 km · north-east
- Bitam291 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Akanda
When is Maghrib in Akanda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:23 PM on 21 December and 6:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Akanda differ from Libreville?
Yes. Akanda is 28 km from Libreville, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Akanda comes at almost exactly the same time as Libreville.
When is Fajr in Akanda?
Fajr in Akanda depends on the season: about 5:05 AM on 21 June and about 5:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Akanda?
The Qibla in Akanda is 52.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,036 km away.
How long is the fast in Akanda during Ramadan?
About 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.