Regional capital · Gasa District
Prayer times in Gasa
This page shows today’s salah times in Gasa, Gasa District, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Bhutan.
Today’s prayer times in Gasa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gasa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gasa by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gasa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:32 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 55 min, compared with only 10 h 23 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 8:28 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gasa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Compared with Thimphu, Dhuhr in Gasa practically coincides with Thimphu, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Gasa is 49 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Gasa and distance to Makkah
In Gasa you face towards the west, at an angle of 273.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,060 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gasa and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gasa
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 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 moves to 4:50 AM and iftar to 6:06 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Gasa
Gasa lies at 27.9037° N, 89.7269° E, in Gasa District, in Bhutan. Close by you will find Punakha (38 km), Lungtenzampa (49 km), and Thimphu (49 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gasa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gasa District, Bhutan
- Population
- 548
- 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
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gasa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gasa comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:52 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gasa (UTC+6), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Gasa
- Punakha38 km · south-east
- Lungtenzampa49 km · south
- Thimphu49 km · south
- Wangdue Phodrang49 km · south
- Paro61 km · south-west
- Ha72 km · south-west
- Trongsa89 km · south-east
- Tsimasham91 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gasa
How long is the fast in Gasa during Ramadan?
About 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 Maghrib in Gasa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:10 PM on 21 December and 7:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Gasa?
The Qibla in Gasa is 273.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,060 km away.
When is Fajr in Gasa?
Fajr in Gasa changes with the seasons: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Gasa?
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.