Capital city · Greater Accra
Prayer times in Accra
This page shows today’s salah times in Accra, Greater Accra, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ghana.
Adhan times in Accra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Accra prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Accra change through the year
Prayer times in Accra change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:33 AM and Maghrib at 6:16 PM, giving a day of 12 h 27 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:50 AM and Maghrib to 5:53 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 48 min. That is a difference of 0 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 |
Accra is the capital of Ghana, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities in the east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Ghana.
Finding the Qibla from Accra
The Qibla in Accra is at 63.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,654 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.8°.
Fasting hours in Accra during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in 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 moves to 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 above when the month arrives.
Accra on the map
Accra lies at 5.5560° N, 0.1969° W, in Greater Accra, in Ghana. Close by you will find Awoshi (9 km), Dome (11 km), and Medina Estates (13 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Accra
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Greater Accra, Ghana
- Population
- 1,963,264
- 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 Accra
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Accra comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:31 PM instead of 3:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Accra, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Accra
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Accra
What time is Fajr in Accra?
Fajr in Accra changes with the seasons: 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 Accra?
The Qibla in Accra is 63.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,654 km away.
Which calculation method is used for 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.
How long is the fast in Accra during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Accra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:53 PM on 21 December and 6:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.