City · Bas-Sassandra District
Prayer times in Gaoulou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gaoulou, Bas-Sassandra District, worked out 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 the usual reference in Côte d’Ivoire.
Salah times in Gaoulou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gaoulou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Gaoulou change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Gaoulou move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:58 AM on 21 June and 5:13 AM on 21 December, a difference of 15 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:18 PM and 6:39 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 25 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 50 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:28 PM |
Gaoulou lies 221 km south-west of Yamoussoukro, so Dhuhr in Gaoulou is called about 3 minutes later than in Yamoussoukro. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gaoulou.
Qibla in Gaoulou and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Gaoulou is at 65.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,274 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.4°.
Fasting hours in Gaoulou during Ramadan
Fasting in Gaoulou, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 13 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:37 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Côte d’Ivoire.
Gaoulou on the map
The coordinates of Gaoulou are 5.0335° N and 6.1514° W. The closest places on our site are Sassandra (11 km), Sahoua (12 km), and Lobakuya (22 km). San-Pedro, the nearest administrative centre, is 62 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Bas-Sassandra District.
- Name
- Gaoulou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bas-Sassandra District, Côte d’Ivoire
- Population
- 15,794
- Coordinates
- 5.03347, -6.15137
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,274 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gaoulou
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gaoulou comes about 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Gaoulou
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gaoulou
Do prayer times in Gaoulou differ from Yamoussoukro?
Yes. Gaoulou is 221 km from Yamoussoukro, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gaoulou is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Yamoussoukro.
When is Maghrib in Gaoulou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:18 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Gaoulou?
The Qibla in Gaoulou is 65.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,274 km away.
How long is the fast in Gaoulou during Ramadan?
About 13 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Gaoulou?
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.