Koidu Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Koidu, Sierra Leone: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Koidu
- Fajr: 5:16 AM
- Sunrise: 6:32 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:51 PM
- Asr: 4:15 PM
- Maghrib: 7:07 PM
- Isha: 8:19 PM
Islamic Resources for Koidu
About Koidu
Koidu Town is the capital and largest city of Kono District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone, recorded with a population of 128,030 in the 2015 census, which makes it the fifth largest city in the country after Freetown, Kenema, Bo and Makeni. Lying roughly 280 miles east of Freetown and about 60 miles north of Kenema, it anchors a region in the eastern interior long associated with diamond mining. This page provides daily prayer times for Koidu, with each of the five daily prayers calculated for the city.
Prayer Times in Koidu
Prayer times for Koidu are calculated using the Muslim World League method and shown in local time for the Africa/Freetown zone (GMT). Sierra Leone does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock does not shift between seasons. Because Koidu sits close to the equator at about 8.6 degrees north, the length of day changes only modestly through the year, and the daily prayer times stay relatively stable across the seasons. The qibla, the direction of prayer toward the Kaaba in Mecca, lies on a bearing of roughly 69 degrees from north, toward the east-northeast. The live grid above shows the exact times for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Koidu
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Koidu?
The prayer times shown for Koidu use the Muslim World League calculation method, with times displayed in the local Africa/Freetown timezone (GMT). Koidu does not observe daylight saving time.
Which direction is the qibla from Koidu?
From Koidu the qibla points toward Mecca on a bearing of approximately 69 degrees from north, which is toward the east-northeast.
Do prayer times in Koidu change much during the year?
Koidu lies close to the equator at about 8.6 degrees north, so daylight hours vary only slightly between summer and winter. As a result the daily prayer times remain fairly stable throughout the year, though they still shift by a few minutes day to day. Check the live grid above for today's exact times.
Prayer Time FAQ for Koidu
What time is Fajr prayer in Koidu today?
Fajr prayer time in Koidu today is 5:16 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Koidu today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Koidu today is 12:51 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Koidu today?
Asr prayer time in Koidu today is 4:15 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Koidu today?
Maghrib prayer time in Koidu today is 7:07 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Koidu today?
Isha prayer time in Koidu today is 8:19 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Koidu?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Koidu, around 12:51 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Koidu?
The Qibla from Koidu is 69°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Koidu
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Koidu is 5:16 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Koidu is 12:51 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Koidu is 4:15 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Koidu is 7:07 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Koidu is 8:19 PM.
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