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Prayer times in Mankessim
Looking for the prayer times in Mankessim? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mankessim, Central. Every figure is computed for 5.2717° N, 1.0152° W, which means the times match Mankessim itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Mankessim today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mankessim
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mankessim
It helps to know how prayer times in Mankessim move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:37 AM on 21 June and 4:52 AM on 21 December, a shift of 16 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:57 PM and 6:19 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 26 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 49 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Accra, Dhuhr in Mankessim is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Accra, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Mankessim is 96 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mankessim
In Mankessim you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,749 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mankessim and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Mankessim
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mankessim is at about 4:59 AM and iftar at 6:16 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:54 AM and iftar to 6:16 PM, for a fast of 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Mankessim
The coordinates of Mankessim are 5.2717° N and 1.0152° W. The closest places on our site are Saltpond (9 km), Apam (30 km), and Cape Coast (32 km). Cape Coast, the nearest administrative centre, is 32 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Central.
- Name
- Mankessim
- Local name
- Mankesim
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central, Ghana
- Population
- 41,541
- Coordinates
- 5.27170, -1.01520
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,749 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mankessim
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mankessim is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:34 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Mankessim in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Mankessim
- Saltpond9 km · south-west
- Apam30 km · east
- Cape Coast32 km · south-west
- Elmina43 km · south-west
- Winneba44 km · east
- Agona Swedru46 km · north-east
- Foso56 km · north-west
- Buduburam66 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mankessim
What time is Fajr in Mankessim?
Fajr in Mankessim changes with the seasons: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 4:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mankessim?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 December and 6:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mankessim differ from Accra?
Yes. Mankessim is 96 km from Accra, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Mankessim comes about 3 minutes later than in Accra.
Which calculation method is used for Mankessim?
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 Mankessim during Ramadan?
About 13 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.