Region · Ghana
Prayer times in Western
Prayer times in Western (Ghana): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Western has 8 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Western
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Western prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Western by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Western on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 25 min, compared with only 11 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 7:33 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Western and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
Compared with Accra, Dhuhr in Western comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Accra, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes later than in the capital. Western is 186 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Western
The Qibla in Western is at 63.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,839 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 63.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Western
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Western is around 5:02 AM and iftar at 6:19 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:57 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Western is located
Western is one of the regions of Ghana. Its main city, Sekondi-Takoradi, is at 4.9268° N, 1.7577° W. The region has 8 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Western
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ghana
- Coordinates
- 4.92678, -1.75773
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,839 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Western
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Western comes roughly 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:15 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Western, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Western
- Prayer times in Takoradze389,114
- Sekondi285,506
- Salah times Sekondi-Takoradi138,872
- Tarkwa49,937
- Prayer times in Prestea35,611
- Esim35,487
- Salah times Elubo23,952
- Shama Junction20,946
Nearby cities to Western
- Central60 km · east
- Western North164 km · north-west
- Greater Accra186 km · east
- Ashanti196 km · north
- Eastern211 km · north-east
- Ahafo225 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Western
Which calculation method is used for Western?
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 Western differ from Accra?
Yes. Western is 186 km from Accra, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Western comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Accra.
When is Fajr in Western?
Fajr in Western changes with the seasons: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 4:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Western?
The Qibla in Western is 63.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,839 km away.
When is Maghrib in Western?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.