City · Central
Prayer times in Saltpond
Residents of and visitors to Saltpond can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Saltpond is a city in Ghana, in Central, with about 24,689 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Saltpond
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Saltpond
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Saltpond change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Saltpond on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 7:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Saltpond and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:09 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 | 11:57 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:07 PM |
Saltpond lies 103 km west of Accra, so Dhuhr in Saltpond comes roughly 3 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 Saltpond.
Qibla in Saltpond and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Saltpond is at 63.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,756 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Saltpond
Fasting in Saltpond, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 13 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 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.
Where Saltpond is located
The coordinates of Saltpond are 5.2091° N and 1.0606° W. The closest places on our site are Mankessim (9 km), Cape Coast (24 km), and Elmina (35 km). Cape Coast, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Central.
- Name
- Saltpond
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central, Ghana
- Population
- 24,689
- Coordinates
- 5.20913, -1.06058
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,756 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Saltpond
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Saltpond 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 reaches 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.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Saltpond 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 Saltpond
- Mankessim9 km · north-east
- Cape Coast24 km · south-west
- Elmina35 km · south-west
- Apam36 km · east
- Winneba51 km · east
- Agona Swedru54 km · north-east
- Foso60 km · north-west
- Shama Junction70 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Saltpond
When is Fajr in Saltpond?
Fajr in Saltpond depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 4:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Saltpond 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Saltpond?
The Qibla in Saltpond is 63.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,756 km away.
When is Maghrib in Saltpond?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Saltpond?
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.