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Prayer times in Tamale
Looking for the prayer times in Tamale? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Tamale, Northern. Every figure is computed for 9.4008° N, 0.8393° W, so the times reflect Tamale itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Tamale today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Tamale
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Tamale
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tamale on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:27 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 40 min, against only 11 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tamale and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 5:45 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:53 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 | 5:49 PM | 7:00 PM |
Compared with Accra, Dhuhr in Tamale is called about 3 minutes later than in Accra, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Tamale is 433 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Tamale
Qibla from Tamale: 68.0° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,544 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Tamale is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Tamale
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tamale is around 5:02 AM and iftar at 6:11 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:54 AM and iftar to 6:14 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Tamale
The coordinates of Tamale are 9.4008° N and 0.8393° W. The closest places on our site are Savelugu (25 km), Yendi (91 km), and Salaga (101 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Northern.
- Name
- Tamale
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Northern, Ghana
- Population
- 464,316
- Coordinates
- 9.40079, -0.83930
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,544 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tamale
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tamale comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:37 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:11 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Tamale in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Tamale
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tamale
Do prayer times in Tamale differ from Accra?
Yes. Tamale is 433 km from Accra, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Tamale comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Accra.
How long is the fast in Tamale 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Tamale?
The Qibla in Tamale is 68.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,544 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Tamale?
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 time is Fajr in Tamale?
Fajr in Tamale changes with the seasons: about 4:27 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.