Region · Sierra Leone
Prayer times in Northern Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Northern Province, a region of Sierra Leone, together with links to the 3 cities of Northern Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Makeni; 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 Northern Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Northern Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Northern Province by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Northern Province on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:13 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:45 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:41 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Northern Province and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:45 PM |
Compared with Freetown, Dhuhr in Northern Province is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Freetown, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Northern Province is 138 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Northern Province
Qibla direction for Northern Province: 69.6° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,712 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Northern Province is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Northern Province
Ramadan in Northern Province: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:56 PM, roughly 12 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Northern Province is located
Northern Province is one of the regions of Sierra Leone. Its main city, Makeni, is at 8.8861° N, 12.0442° W. The region has 3 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Northern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sierra Leone
- Coordinates
- 8.88605, -12.04417
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,712 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Northern Province
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Northern Province comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:56 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: 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.
Cities and towns in Northern Province
- Prayer times in Makeni85,116
- Lunsar22,461
- Salah times Kabala17,948
Prayer times near Northern Province
- North West Province83 km · west
- Southern Province108 km · south
- Western Area138 km · west
- Eastern Province146 km · south-east
Prayer times in Northern Province: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Northern Province?
The Qibla in Northern Province is 69.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,712 km away.
How long is the fast in Northern Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Northern Province?
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.
What time is Fajr in Northern Province?
Fajr in Northern Province changes with the seasons: about 5:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Northern Province differ from Freetown?
Yes. Northern Province is 138 km from Freetown, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Northern Province is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Freetown.