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Prayer times in Gash-Barka Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Gash-Barka Region, a region of Eritrea, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Gash-Barka Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Barentu; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Gash-Barka Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gash-Barka Region prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Gash-Barka Region change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Gash-Barka Region move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:40 AM on 21 June and 5:34 AM on 21 December, a difference of 53 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 7:02 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 01 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 14 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:17 PM |
Gash-Barka Region lies 146 km west of Asmara, so Dhuhr in Gash-Barka Region comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Asmara. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gash-Barka Region.
Finding the Qibla from Gash-Barka Region
The Qibla in Gash-Barka Region is at 18.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 741 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 18.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Gash-Barka Region
Fasting in Gash-Barka Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 12 h 47 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Eritrea.
Where Gash-Barka Region is located
Gash-Barka Region is one of the regions of Eritrea. Its main city, Barentu, is at 15.1058° N, 37.5907° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Gash-Barka Region
- Local name
- Gash-Barka
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Eritrea
- Coordinates
- 15.10582, 37.59067
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 741 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gash-Barka Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gash-Barka Region comes about 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:07 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Gash-Barka Region and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Gash-Barka Region
- Prayer times in Himora46,100
- Barentu15,891
Nearby cities to Gash-Barka Region
- Anseba Region119 km · north-east
- Debub Region134 km · east
- Maekel Region146 km · east
- Northern Red Sea Region210 km · east
- Southern Red Sea Region602 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gash-Barka Region
Do prayer times in Gash-Barka Region differ from Asmara?
Yes. Gash-Barka Region is 146 km from Asmara, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Gash-Barka Region is called about 5 minutes later than in Asmara.
When is Fajr in Gash-Barka Region?
Fajr in Gash-Barka Region depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Gash-Barka Region?
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 Gash-Barka Region?
The Qibla in Gash-Barka Region is 18.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 741 km away.
How long is the fast in Gash-Barka Region during Ramadan?
About 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.