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Prayer times in Gasa District
Prayer times in Gasa District (Bhutan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Gasa District has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Gasa District
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gasa District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gasa District by season
Prayer times in Gasa District change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:32 AM and Maghrib at 7:00 PM, giving a day of 13 h 55 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:24 AM and Maghrib to 5:10 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 23 min. That is a difference of 3 h 32 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:05 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:33 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:29 PM |
Gasa District is located 49 km north of Thimphu, so Dhuhr in Gasa District practically coincides with Thimphu. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gasa District.
Qibla in Gasa District and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Gasa District is at 273.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,060 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 273.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Gasa District
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gasa District is around 5:15 AM and iftar at 5:47 PM, for a fast of 12 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:50 AM and iftar to 6:06 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Gasa District on the map
Gasa District is one of the regions of Bhutan. Its main city, Gasa, lies at 27.9037° N, 89.7269° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Gasa District
- Local name
- Gasa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bhutan
- Coordinates
- 27.90372, 89.72689
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 273.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,060 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gasa District
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gasa District comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:52 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Gasa District, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Gasa District
Nearby cities to Gasa District
- Punakha38 km · south-east
- Thimphu District49 km · south
- Wangdi Phodrang49 km · south
- Paro District61 km · south-west
- Haa District72 km · south-west
- Tongsa89 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gasa District
What is the Qibla direction in Gasa District?
The Qibla in Gasa District is 273.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,060 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Gasa District?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Gasa District during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Gasa District?
Fajr in Gasa District depends on the season: about 3:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Gasa District differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Gasa District is 49 km from Thimphu, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Gasa District comes at almost exactly the same time as Thimphu.