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Prayer times in Cotonou, Benin today
Check prayer times and today’s prayer schedule in Cotonou: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, the next adhan, qibla direction, and the city’s daily reference timings.
The next prayer in Cotonou today is Isha at 20:05, and today's Fajr prayer time in Cotonou is 05:33 in the local city time zone.
Check prayer times in Cotonou, Benin today with adhan times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, qibla direction, and a quick weekly prayer schedule.
Time zoneGMT+1
Calculation methodMuslim World League
Gregorian date todayMonday, April 13, 2026
Hijri date today25 Shawwāl 1447 AH
City coordinates6.3654, 2.4183
Page updatedApril 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
7-day overview
7-day overview
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | 05:33 | 06:43 | 12:51 | 15:58 | 18:58 | 20:05 |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 05:33 | 06:43 | 12:51 | 15:59 | 18:58 | 20:05 |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 05:32 | 06:43 | 12:50 | 15:59 | 18:58 | 20:05 |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 05:32 | 06:42 | 12:50 | 16:00 | 18:58 | 20:05 |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | 05:31 | 06:42 | 12:50 | 16:00 | 18:58 | 20:05 |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 05:31 | 06:41 | 12:50 | 16:01 | 18:58 | 20:05 |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 05:30 | 06:41 | 12:49 | 16:01 | 18:58 | 20:05 |
Visitor guide
Prayer times and adhan schedule in Cotonou, Benin
This page helps visitors looking for prayer times in Cotonou, Benin today or the next adhan time. The next prayer right now is Isha at 20:05 in the city’s local time zone.
You can review today’s full schedule from Fajr to Isha, plus sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview to plan prayer times in Cotonou more easily.
Cotonou is a city in Benin, and this page uses the local time zone GMT+1 together with the Muslim World League calculation method to show daily prayer times.
Friday prayer and khutbah
The next Friday prayer in Cotonou for Friday, April 17, 2026 uses a Friday adhan at 12:50, a khutbah start at 13:00, and a Jumua prayer start around 13:30.
If you are specifically searching for Juma time, Jumua iqama, or Friday khutbah in Cotonou, this section gives a quick reference while keeping the daily Dhuhr row separate.
Quick highlights
Next prayer: Isha at 20:05.
Today’s Fajr time: 05:33.
Today’s Maghrib adhan: 18:58.
A 7-day timetable helps you track upcoming prayer times more easily.
How timings are calculated
How prayer times are calculated in Cotonou and why they change
Prayer times in Cotonou, Benin follow the local time zone GMT+1 and the calculation method Muslim World League. This is why timings shift day by day as the sun’s position changes through the year.
This page uses the city-wide reference for Cotonou, based on the Muslim World League calculation method, the local time zone GMT+1, and the city coordinates 6.3654, 2.4183.
Daily changes in Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha are normal because each prayer is tied to sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and twilight angles. That is why choosing the right city and checking the latest timetable matters in Cotonou.
Adhan time in Cotonou is calculated from the sun's position and the sunrise and sunset angles, which is why timings shift slightly across the seasons.
Quick highlights
Displayed calculation method: Muslim World League.
Local city time zone: GMT+1.
Displayed city coordinates: 6.3654, 2.4183.
Visible page update time: April 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cotonou
Quick answers for common visitor questions.
What are the prayer times in Cotonou, Benin today?
This page shows Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times in Cotonou, Benin for Monday, April 13, 2026 (25 Shawwāl 1447 AH), together with sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview.
What is the next prayer time and adhan time in Cotonou?
The next prayer right now is Isha at 20:05 based on the city’s local time zone, and the top panel also shows a live countdown until the next adhan.
What is the qibla direction in Cotonou?
The qibla direction from Cotonou toward Makkah is approximately north-east at 64° from north, and you can combine that with your phone compass for finer alignment.
Mosques
Known mosques in Cotonou
This starter list highlights some known mosques in Cotonou, Benin. It adds useful local context for visitors looking for prayer times, qibla direction, and mosque names on one page.
6 known mosque names are listed for this city.
The Cadjehoun Central Mosque page outlines daily prayer times and Friday prayer details in clearer wording for users and search.
Location: Avenue du Canada
The Etoile Mosque page gathers prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information among the stronger Islamic pages linked to Cotonou.
The Zongo Cotonou Mosque page presents prayer and Friday prayer details with calmer, clearer wording in the title and search snippet.
The Akinocho Mosque page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information among the published mosque pages in Cotonou.
The Avotrou Central Mosque page presents prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information among the stronger mosque pages in Cotonou.
The SOS-Calavi Mosque page helps visitors follow daily prayer times and Friday prayer details in a cleaner page than the previous generic copy.
Nearby mosques
Mosques near Cotonou
If the local mosque list in Cotonou is still small, these are known mosques in nearby cities. Each mosque keeps its original city page and appears here only as a nearby option.
6 nearby mosques are shown from neighboring cities.
City: Godome
The Godomey Central Mosque page outlines daily prayer times and Friday prayer details among the published mosque pages in Godome.
City: Godome
The Mankandjoula Mosque page gathers daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information among the published mosque pages in Godome.
City: Godome
The Tokan Mosque page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information with clearer copy than the earlier generic wording.
City: Godome
The Ya Allahou Mosque page presents prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for users following mosque pages linked to Godome.
City: Porto-Novo
The Abou Bakr Sideeq Mosque page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information among the published mosque pages in Porto-Novo.
City: Porto-Novo
The Al-Hassne Mosque page gathers prayer and Friday prayer details within the Islamic directory linked to Porto-Novo.