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Prayer times in Greater Accra
This page gives today’s prayer times in Greater Accra, a region of Ghana, together with links to the 15 cities and towns of Greater Accra that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Accra; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Greater Accra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Greater Accra prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Greater Accra
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Greater Accra on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:33 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, compared with only 11 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 7:28 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Greater Accra and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:05 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:03 PM |
Greater Accra lies right next to Accra (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Greater Accra practically coincides with Accra. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Greater Accra
In Greater Accra you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,654 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Greater Accra and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Greater Accra during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Greater Accra is at about 4:56 AM and iftar at 6:12 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:51 AM and iftar to 6:13 PM, for a fast of 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Greater Accra on the map
Greater Accra is one of the regions of Ghana. Its main city, Accra, is at 5.5560° N, 0.1969° W. The region has 15 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
- Greater Accra
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ghana
- Coordinates
- 5.55602, -0.19690
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,654 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Greater Accra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Greater Accra takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:31 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Greater Accra (UTC), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Greater Accra
- Prayer times in Accra1,963,264
- Achiaman202,932
- Salah times Ashaiman190,972
- Tema155,782
- Prayer times in Amanfro119,467
- Medina Estates101,207
- Salah times Tema New Town95,837
- Gbawe86,718
- Prayer times in Mandela77,371
- Adenta50,652
- Salah times Lashibi49,223
- Dome48,285
- Prayer times in Taifa42,623
- Sakumona32,886
- Salah times Awoshi32,426
Nearby cities to Greater Accra
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Greater Accra
When is Fajr in Greater Accra?
Fajr in Greater Accra depends on the season: about 4:33 AM on 21 June and about 4:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Greater Accra?
The Qibla in Greater Accra is 63.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,654 km away.
How long is the fast in Greater Accra during Ramadan?
About 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Greater Accra?
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.
Do prayer times in Greater Accra differ from Accra?
Hardly: Greater Accra is only less than 1 km from Accra, so the difference stays within a minute or two.