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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Ekpé, Benin

05:16
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fajr 05:16 dhuhr 12:46 asr 16:11 maghrib 19:00 isha 20:30 Monthly Full Table

Fajr Timing in Ekpé

For today, May 26, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Ekpé starts at 05:16. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 05:16, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Ekpé.

Positioned at 6.39° latitude, Ekpé experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Ekpé results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Ekpé spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:08, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:50.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Ekpé:

Islamic Midnight

00:08

Last Third

01:50

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Ekpé typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Ekpé Mosques

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7-Day Fajr Schedule

May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
05:16
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
05:16
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
05:16
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
05:15
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
05:15
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
05:15
Jun 1, 2026
15 Dhu al-Hijjah
05:15
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 64°

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Fajr Prayer in Ekpé — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Fajr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Ekpé.

What time is Fajr today in Ekpé?
Fajr in Ekpé, Benin begins today (Tuesday, May 26, 2026) at 05:16 local time (Africa/Porto-Novo). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.
When does the Fajr window end in Ekpé?
The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 05:16.
Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?
No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha — which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain — Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.
What is the Hijri date today in Ekpé for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 05:16 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Ekpé.
How does today's Fajr time in Ekpé compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Ekpé was at 05:16 local time — identical to today's 05:16. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Fajr prayer?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Ekpé for Fajr?
From Ekpé, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 64° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Fajr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?
The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)
Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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