Regional capital · Ashanti
Prayer times in Kumasi
Residents of and visitors to Kumasi can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kumasi is a regional capital in Ghana, in Ashanti, with about 2,544,530 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kumasi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kumasi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kumasi
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kumasi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:36 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, compared with only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 7:36 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kumasi 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 | 4:36 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:56 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 |
Kumasi lies 202 km north-west of Accra, so Dhuhr in Kumasi is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Accra. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kumasi.
Qibla in Kumasi and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Kumasi: 65.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,742 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kumasi is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kumasi
Fasting in Kumasi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ghana.
About Kumasi
Kumasi is located at 6.6885° N, 1.6244° W, in Ashanti, in Ghana. Close by you will find Tafo (5 km), Ahwiaa (9 km), and Ahwiaa (24 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kumasi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ashanti, Ghana
- Population
- 2,544,530
- Coordinates
- 6.68848, -1.62443
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,742 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kumasi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kumasi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:14 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:36 PM for the majority, 4:37 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kumasi (UTC), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Kumasi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kumasi
When is Maghrib in Kumasi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 December and 6:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kumasi?
Fajr in Kumasi depends on the season: about 4:36 AM on 21 June and about 4:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Kumasi?
The Qibla in Kumasi is 65.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,742 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kumasi?
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.
How long is the fast in Kumasi 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.