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Prayer times in Segbwema
This page shows today’s prayer times in Segbwema, Eastern Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Sierra Leone.
Adhan times in Segbwema today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Segbwema
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Segbwema by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Segbwema on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:11 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, compared with only 11 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:42 PM and 8:16 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:36 PM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Segbwema and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:42 PM |
Segbwema lies 257 km east of Freetown, so Dhuhr in Segbwema comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Freetown. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Segbwema.
Qibla in Segbwema and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Segbwema is at 68.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,635 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 68.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Segbwema
Fasting in Segbwema, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:53 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:55 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sierra Leone.
About Segbwema
Segbwema lies at 7.9947° N, 10.9502° W, in Eastern Province, in Sierra Leone. The nearest administrative centre is Kenema, 30 km away. Close by you will find Kenema (30 km), Koidu (72 km), and Bo (87 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Segbwema
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- Population
- 16,532
- Coordinates
- 7.99471, -10.95020
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,635 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Segbwema
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Segbwema comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:51 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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 your mosque.
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Prayer times in Segbwema: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Segbwema?
Fajr in Segbwema changes with the seasons: about 5:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Segbwema?
The Qibla in Segbwema is 68.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,635 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Segbwema?
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 Segbwema during Ramadan?
About 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Segbwema differ from Freetown?
Yes. Segbwema is 257 km from Freetown, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Segbwema comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Freetown.