Port Loko Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Port Loko, Sierra Leone: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Port Loko
- Fajr: 5:23 AM
- Sunrise: 6:39 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:58 PM
- Asr: 4:22 PM
- Maghrib: 7:15 PM
- Isha: 8:26 PM
Islamic Resources for Port Loko
About Port Loko
Port Loko is the capital of Port Loko District and, since 2017, of the North West Province of Sierra Leone, with a population of around 44,900. Lying roughly 57 km north-east of Freetown, it is a major bauxite mining and trade centre and sits on the main highway linking the capital to Conakry in Guinea, as well as the overland route to Lungi International Airport. This page provides today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Prayer Times in Port Loko
Port Loko keeps Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) all year with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only gradually with the seasons. At about 9°N, close to the equator, daylight stays fairly even through the year, so Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha vary only modestly from month to month rather than swinging widely between summer and winter. Times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Prayer Time Questions for Port Loko
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Port Loko?
Prayer times for Port Loko are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for determining Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Port Loko change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Port Loko stays on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the natural change of the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Port Loko?
The Qibla from Port Loko is approximately 70°, facing east-northeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time FAQ for Port Loko
What time is Fajr prayer in Port Loko today?
Fajr prayer time in Port Loko today is 5:23 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Port Loko today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Port Loko today is 12:58 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Port Loko today?
Asr prayer time in Port Loko today is 4:22 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Port Loko today?
Maghrib prayer time in Port Loko today is 7:15 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Port Loko today?
Isha prayer time in Port Loko today is 8:26 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Port Loko?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Port Loko, around 12:58 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Port Loko?
The Qibla from Port Loko is 70°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Port Loko
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Port Loko is 5:23 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Port Loko is 12:58 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Port Loko is 4:22 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Port Loko is 7:15 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Port Loko is 8:26 PM.
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