Region · Gambia
Prayer times in Lower River Division
This page gives today’s prayer times in Lower River Division, a region of Gambia, together with links to the 2 cities of Lower River Division that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Mansa Konko; 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 Lower River Division
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Lower River Division prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Lower River Division
Prayer times in Lower River Division change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:17 AM and Maghrib at 7:32 PM, for a day of 12 h 55 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:04 AM and Maghrib to 6:40 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 20 min. That is a difference of 1 h 35 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:36 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:52 PM |
Lower River Division lies 113 km east of Banjul, so Dhuhr in Lower River Division comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Banjul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Lower River Division.
Qibla in Lower River Division and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Lower River Division: 73.1° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,911 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Lower River Division remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Lower River Division
Fasting in Lower River Division, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:05 PM and imsak at 6:05 AM on the first day, 12 h 50 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:12 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Gambia.
Lower River Division on the map
Lower River Division is one of the regions of Gambia. Its main city, Mansa Konko, lies at 13.4433° N, 15.5357° W. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Lower River Division
- Local name
- Lower River
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Gambia
- Coordinates
- 13.44325, -15.53570
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,911 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lower River Division
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lower River Division is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 68 minutes around 21 June: 4:30 PM for the majority, 5:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Lower River Division and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Lower River Division
- Prayer times in Soma15,210
- Mansa Konko1,978
Nearby cities to Lower River Division
- North Bank Division60 km · west
- Central River Division84 km · east
- Western122 km · west
- City of Banjul124 km · west
- Upper River Division144 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lower River Division
Do prayer times in Lower River Division differ from Banjul?
Yes. Lower River Division is 113 km from Banjul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Lower River Division comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Banjul.
How long is the fast in Lower River Division during Ramadan?
About 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Lower River Division?
Fajr in Lower River Division changes with the seasons: about 5:17 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Lower River Division?
The Qibla in Lower River Division is 73.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,911 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Lower River Division?
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.