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Prayer times in Esim
Looking for the adhan times in Esim? Below 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 Esim, Western. Every figure is computed for 4.8664° N, 2.2418° W, so the times reflect Esim itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Esim
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Esim
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Esim change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Esim move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:43 AM on 21 June and 4:57 AM on 21 December, a difference of 14 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:02 PM and 6:23 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 24 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 51 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:10 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:13 PM |
Esim lies 239 km west of Accra, so Dhuhr in Esim comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Accra. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Esim.
Qibla direction in Esim
From Esim you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,891 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Esim 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.
Fasting hours in Esim during Ramadan
Fasting in Esim, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 5:04 AM on the first day, 13 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:21 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ghana.
About Esim
The coordinates of Esim are 4.8664° N and 2.2418° W. The closest places on our site are Takoradze (53 km), Sekondi-Takoradi (54 km), and Tarkwa (56 km). Sekondi-Takoradi, the nearest administrative centre, is 54 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Western.
- Name
- Esim
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western, Ghana
- Population
- 35,487
- Coordinates
- 4.86641, -2.24181
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,891 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Esim
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Esim is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:38 PM for the majority, 4:38 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times 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 Esim
- Takoradze53 km · east
- Sekondi-Takoradi54 km · east
- Tarkwa56 km · north-east
- Sekondi59 km · east
- Prestea64 km · north
- Shama Junction66 km · east
- Elubo74 km · north-west
- Elmina102 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Esim
Do prayer times in Esim differ from Accra?
Yes. Esim is 239 km from Accra, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Esim comes about 8 minutes later than in Accra.
When is Maghrib in Esim?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:02 PM on 21 December and 6:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Esim?
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 Esim during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Esim?
Fajr in Esim changes with the seasons: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 4:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.