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Prayer times in Obuasi
Muslims living in Obuasi can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Obuasi is a city in Ghana, in Ashanti, with about 179,604 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Obuasi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Obuasi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Obuasi
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Obuasi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 29 min, against only 11 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 7:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Obuasi 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 | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:35 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 | 12:05 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:08 PM |
Obuasi lies 178 km north-west of Accra, so Dhuhr in Obuasi is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Accra. The gap is due to 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 Obuasi.
Finding the Qibla from Obuasi
The Qibla in Obuasi is at 65.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,769 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 65.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Obuasi
For those fasting in Obuasi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:19 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ghana.
Where Obuasi is located
The coordinates of Obuasi are 6.2023° N and 1.6680° W. The nearest cities on our site are Bekwai (29 km), Dunkwa-on-Offin (30 km), and Kumasi (54 km). Kumasi, the nearest administrative centre, is 54 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Ashanti.
- Name
- Obuasi
- Local name
- Obuase
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ashanti, Ghana
- Population
- 179,604
- Coordinates
- 6.20228, -1.66796
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,769 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Obuasi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Obuasi comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:37 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Obuasi (UTC), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Obuasi
- Bekwai29 km · north
- Dunkwa-on-Offin30 km · south-west
- Kumasi54 km · north
- Assin Foso56 km · south
- Tafo59 km · north
- Ahwiaa63 km · north
- Twifu Praso67 km · south
- Konongo68 km · north-east
Prayer times in Obuasi: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Obuasi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:58 PM on 21 December and 6:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Obuasi differ from Accra?
Yes. Obuasi is 178 km from Accra, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Obuasi is called about 6 minutes later than in Accra.
Which calculation method is used for Obuasi?
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 Fajr in Obuasi?
Fajr in Obuasi changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 4:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Obuasi during Ramadan?
About 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.