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Prayer times in Upper West
This page gives today’s prayer times in Upper West, a region of Ghana, together with links to the 2 cities of Upper West that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Wa; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Upper West
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Upper West
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Upper West
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Upper West on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:33 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, against only 11 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 7:46 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Upper West and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:50 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:05 PM |
Upper West is located 562 km north-west of Accra, so Dhuhr in Upper West is called about 9 minutes later than in Accra. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Upper West.
Qibla direction in Upper West
The Qibla in Upper West is at 69.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,686 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 69.1°.
Fasting hours in Upper West during Ramadan
For those fasting in Upper West, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:21 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ghana.
About Upper West
Upper West is one of the regions of Ghana. Its main city, Wa, lies at 10.0607° N, 2.5019° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Upper West
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ghana
- Coordinates
- 10.06069, -2.50192
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,686 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Upper West
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Upper West is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:44 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Upper West, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Cities and towns in Upper West
- Prayer times in Jirapa91,279
- Wa78,107
Prayer times near Upper West
- Savannah132 km · south-east
- Northern196 km · east
- Upper East198 km · north-east
- North East239 km · east
- Bono East282 km · south
- Bono303 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Upper West
What is the Qibla direction in Upper West?
The Qibla in Upper West is 69.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,686 km away.
How long is the fast in Upper West during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Upper West differ from Accra?
Yes. Upper West is 562 km from Accra, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Upper West is called about 9 minutes later than in Accra.
When is Fajr in Upper West?
Fajr in Upper West changes with the seasons: about 4:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Upper West?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:54 PM on 21 December and 6:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.