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Prayer times in Savelugu
Looking for the prayer times in Savelugu? 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 Savelugu, Northern. Every figure is computed for 9.6238° N, 0.8271° W, so the times reflect Savelugu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Savelugu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Savelugu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Savelugu change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Savelugu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:27 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 7:39 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Savelugu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:59 PM |
Compared with Accra, Dhuhr in Savelugu is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Accra, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 10 minutes later than in the capital. Savelugu is 458 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Savelugu and distance to Makkah
In Savelugu you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,533 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Savelugu 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.
Ramadan timetable for Savelugu
For those fasting in Savelugu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:14 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ghana.
Where Savelugu is located
Savelugu lies at 9.6238° N, 0.8271° W, in Northern, in Ghana. The nearest administrative centre is Tamale, 25 km away. Close by you will find Tamale (25 km), Yendi (92 km), and Nalerigu (112 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Savelugu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern, Ghana
- Population
- 40,654
- Coordinates
- 9.62376, -0.82705
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,533 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Savelugu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Savelugu comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:37 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:11 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Savelugu, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Savelugu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Savelugu
When is Maghrib in Savelugu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 6:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Savelugu differ from Accra?
Yes. Savelugu is 458 km from Accra, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Savelugu is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Accra.
Which calculation method is used for Savelugu?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Savelugu?
The Qibla in Savelugu is 68.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,533 km away.
How long is the fast in Savelugu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.