Makeni Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Makeni, Sierra Leone: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Makeni
- Fajr: 5:20 AM
- Sunrise: 6:36 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:55 PM
- Asr: 4:19 PM
- Maghrib: 7:12 PM
- Isha: 8:24 PM
Islamic Resources for Makeni
About Makeni
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone and the capital of Bombali District, with a population of around 88,000. It serves as the economic centre of the Northern Province, lies roughly 110 miles east of Freetown, and is home to the University of Makeni. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Prayer Times in Makeni
Makeni keeps Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) year-round with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the seasons rather than with any clock change. At roughly 9°N the city sits close to the equator, where day length stays fairly even through the year, so the five daily prayer times move only slightly between summer and winter. Times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Prayer Time Questions for Makeni
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Makeni?
Prayer times for Makeni are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Makeni change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Makeni stays on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) all year, so prayer times shift only with the natural change of the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Makeni?
The Qibla from Makeni is approximately 70°, facing east-northeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time FAQ for Makeni
What time is Fajr prayer in Makeni today?
Fajr prayer time in Makeni today is 5:20 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Makeni today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Makeni today is 12:55 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Makeni today?
Asr prayer time in Makeni today is 4:19 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Makeni today?
Maghrib prayer time in Makeni today is 7:12 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Makeni today?
Isha prayer time in Makeni today is 8:24 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Makeni?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Makeni, around 12:55 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Makeni?
The Qibla from Makeni is 70°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Makeni
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Makeni is 5:20 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Makeni is 12:55 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Makeni is 4:19 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Makeni is 7:12 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Makeni is 8:24 PM.
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