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Prayer times in Bekwai
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bekwai, Ashanti, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 the usual reference in Ghana.
Today’s prayer times in Bekwai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bekwai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bekwai by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bekwai on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, against only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 7:35 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bekwai and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:10 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:07 PM |
Bekwai lies 182 km north-west of Accra, so Dhuhr in Bekwai comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Accra. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bekwai.
Qibla in Bekwai and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bekwai is at 65.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,749 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.2°.
Fasting hours in Bekwai during Ramadan
Ramadan in Bekwai: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:17 PM, about 13 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 7 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Bekwai
Bekwai lies at 6.4520° N, 1.5787° W, in Ashanti, in Ghana. The nearest administrative centre is Kumasi, 27 km away. Nearby places include Kumasi (27 km), Obuasi (29 km), and Tafo (31 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bekwai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ashanti, Ghana
- Population
- 32,082
- Coordinates
- 6.45195, -1.57866
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,749 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bekwai
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bekwai takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:14 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:37 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Bekwai, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Bekwai
Prayer times in Bekwai: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Bekwai during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Bekwai?
Fajr in Bekwai depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 4:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bekwai differ from Accra?
Yes. Bekwai is 182 km from Accra, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Bekwai is called about 6 minutes later than in Accra.
Which calculation method is used for Bekwai?
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.
When is Maghrib in Bekwai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 December and 6:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.