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Prayer times in Western North
This page gives today’s prayer times in Western North, a region of Ghana, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Western North that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Sefwi Wiawso; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Western North today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Western North
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Western North
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Western North on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 29 min, compared with only 11 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Western North 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 | 12:17 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:11 PM |
Compared with Accra, Dhuhr in Western North is called about 9 minutes later than in Accra, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes later than in the capital. Western North is 264 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Western North and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Western North is at 65.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,851 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Western North
For those fasting in Western North, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ghana.
Where Western North is located
Western North is one of the regions of Ghana. Its main city, Sefwi Wiawso, is at 6.2058° N, 2.4894° W. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Western North
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ghana
- Coordinates
- 6.20583, -2.48944
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,851 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Western North
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Western North takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:40 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Western North, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Western North
Prayer times near Western North
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Western North
What is the Qibla direction in Western North?
The Qibla in Western North is 65.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,851 km away.
When is Maghrib in Western North?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 6:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Western North differ from Accra?
Yes. Western North is 264 km from Accra, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Western North is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Accra.
Which calculation method is used for Western North?
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 Western North during Ramadan?
About 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.