Regional capital · Ahafo
Prayer times in Goaso
This page shows today’s salah times in Goaso, Ahafo, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ghana.
Adhan times in Goaso today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Goaso prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Goaso change through the year
Prayer times in Goaso change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:40 AM and Maghrib at 6:27 PM, for a day of 12 h 31 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:01 AM and Maghrib to 6:00 PM, and the day is just 11 h 44 min. That is a difference of 0 h 47 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 | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
Goaso is located 292 km north-west of Accra, so Dhuhr in Goaso comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Accra. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Goaso.
Finding the Qibla from Goaso
Qibla direction for Goaso: 65.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,827 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Goaso is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Goaso during Ramadan
Ramadan in Goaso: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, roughly 13 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Goaso is located
The coordinates of Goaso are 6.8036° N and 2.5172° W. The nearest cities on our site are Mim (12 km), Atronie (41 km), and Tepa (45 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Ahafo.
- Name
- Goaso
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ahafo, Ghana
- Population
- 21,798
- Coordinates
- 6.80355, -2.51720
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,827 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Goaso
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Goaso takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Goaso and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Goaso
- Mim12 km · north-west
- Atronie41 km · north
- Tepa45 km · north-east
- Bibiani45 km · south-east
- Duayaw-Nkwanta62 km · north-east
- Bechem63 km · north-east
- Sunyani63 km · north
- Dormaa-Ahenkro65 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Goaso
How long is the fast in Goaso during Ramadan?
About 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Goaso?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Goaso differ from Accra?
Yes. Goaso is 292 km from Accra, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Goaso comes about 9 minutes later than in Accra.
What is the Qibla direction in Goaso?
The Qibla in Goaso is 65.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,827 km away.
When is Fajr in Goaso?
Fajr in Goaso depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.