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Prayer times in Tafo
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tafo, 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 Tafo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Tafo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tafo change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tafo on four astronomical 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 moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tafo and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 4:46 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 | 5:56 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Accra, Dhuhr in Tafo comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Accra, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes later than in the capital. Tafo is 204 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Tafo
The Qibla in Tafo is at 65.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,739 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 65.5°.
Fasting hours in Tafo during Ramadan
For those fasting in Tafo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 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. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 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.
About Tafo
Tafo lies at 6.7316° N, 1.6137° W, in Ashanti, in Ghana. The nearest administrative centre is Kumasi, 5 km away. Close by you will find Ahwiaa (4 km), Kumasi (5 km), and Ahwiaa (20 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tafo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ashanti, Ghana
- Population
- 50,457
- Coordinates
- 6.73156, -1.61370
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,739 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tafo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tafo is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 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.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Tafo and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Tafo: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Tafo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 6:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Tafo?
Fajr in Tafo changes with the seasons: 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.
Do prayer times in Tafo differ from Accra?
Yes. Tafo is 204 km from Accra, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Tafo comes about 6 minutes later than in Accra.
How long is the fast in Tafo 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 is the Qibla direction in Tafo?
The Qibla in Tafo is 65.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,739 km away.