Region · Sierra Leone
Prayer times in Southern Province
Prayer times in Southern Province (Sierra Leone): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Southern Province has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Southern Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Southern Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Southern Province by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Southern Province move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:14 AM on 21 June and 5:40 AM on 21 December, a difference of 26 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:35 PM and 7:06 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 35 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 40 min around 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 | 5:42 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:46 PM |
Southern Province lies 175 km east of Freetown, so Dhuhr in Southern Province comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Freetown. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Southern Province.
Qibla direction in Southern Province
Qibla from Southern Province: 68.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,717 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Southern Province is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Southern Province
Ramadan in Southern Province: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:45 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:56 PM, roughly 13 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 10 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Southern Province is located
Southern Province is one of the regions of Sierra Leone. Its main city, Bo, lies at 7.9647° N, 11.7383° W. The region has 3 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Southern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sierra Leone
- Coordinates
- 7.96472, -11.73833
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,717 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Southern Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Southern Province comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:54 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Southern Province and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Southern Province
- Prayer times in Bo233,684
- Njala40,000
- Salah times Bumpe16,123
Nearby cities to Southern Province
- Eastern Province61 km · east
- Northern Province108 km · north
- North West Province146 km · north-west
- Western Area175 km · west
Prayer times in Southern Province: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Southern 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.
How long is the fast in Southern Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Southern Province differ from Freetown?
Yes. Southern Province is 175 km from Freetown, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Southern Province is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Freetown.
When is Maghrib in Southern Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:35 PM on 21 December and 7:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Southern Province?
Fajr in Southern Province depends on the season: about 5:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.