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Prayer times in Eastern
This page gives today’s prayer times in Eastern, a region of Ghana, together with links to the 11 cities of Eastern that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Koforidua; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Eastern today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Eastern
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Eastern
It is useful to know how prayer times in Eastern move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:32 AM on 21 June and 4:51 AM on 21 December, a shift of 19 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:52 PM and 6:17 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 29 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 46 min around 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 | 4:56 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:06 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
Compared with Accra, Dhuhr in Eastern practically coincides with Accra, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Eastern is 60 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Eastern
The Qibla in Eastern is at 64.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,634 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 64.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Eastern
For those fasting in Eastern, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:12 PM and imsak at 4:57 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 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 Eastern
Eastern is one of the regions of Ghana. Its main city, Koforidua, is at 6.0941° N, 0.2591° W. The region has 11 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Eastern
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ghana
- Coordinates
- 6.09408, -0.25913
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,634 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Eastern
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Eastern takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:31 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Eastern 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 in the cities of Eastern
- Prayer times in Koforidua151,255
- Akim Oda60,604
- Salah times Suhum50,610
- Nsawam48,885
- Prayer times in Nkawkaw47,968
- Asamankese46,061
- Salah times Akwatia33,784
- Kade30,233
- Prayer times in Anyinam29,748
- Begoro29,516
- Salah times Aburi18,399
Prayer times near Eastern
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Eastern
Do prayer times in Eastern differ from Accra?
Yes. Eastern is 60 km from Accra, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Eastern comes at almost exactly the same time as Accra.
When is Fajr in Eastern?
Fajr in Eastern changes with the seasons: about 4:32 AM on 21 June and about 4:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Eastern?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Eastern?
The Qibla in Eastern is 64.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,634 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Eastern?
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.