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Prayer times in Gaborone
This page gives today’s prayer times in Gaborone, a region of Botswana, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Gaborone that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Gaborone; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Gaborone
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gaborone
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gaborone
Prayer times in Gaborone change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:55 AM and Maghrib at 7:04 PM, giving a day of 13 h 40 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:39 AM and Maghrib to 5:36 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 36 min. The difference 3 h 04 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:24 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:35 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:28 PM |
Gaborone lies right next to Gaborone (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Gaborone comes at almost exactly the same time as Gaborone. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Gaborone
The Qibla in Gaborone is at 17.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,340 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 17.5°.
Fasting hours in Gaborone during Ramadan
For those fasting in Gaborone, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:02 PM and imsak at 4:27 AM on the first day, 14 h 26 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 PM for a fast of 13 h 41 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Botswana.
Where Gaborone is located
Gaborone is one of the regions of Botswana. Its main city, Gaborone, is at 24.6545° S, 25.9086° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Gaborone
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Botswana
- Coordinates
- -24.65451, 25.90859
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,340 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gaborone
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gaborone takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 44 minutes around 21 June: 3:17 PM for the majority, 4:00 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Gaborone and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Gaborone
- Prayer times in Gaborone246,325
Nearby cities to Gaborone
- South-East District24 km · south
- Kgatleng District36 km · north-east
- Kweneng District50 km · north-west
- Lobatse68 km · south
- Ngwaketsi District68 km · south-west
- Jwaneng119 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gaborone
Do prayer times in Gaborone differ from Gaborone?
Hardly: Gaborone is only less than 1 km from Gaborone, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Gaborone?
Fajr in Gaborone depends on the season: about 3:55 AM on 21 December and about 5:39 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Gaborone?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Gaborone?
The Qibla in Gaborone is 17.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,340 km away.
How long is the fast in Gaborone during Ramadan?
About 14 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 41 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.