Region · Gambia
Prayer times in North Bank Division
Prayer times in North Bank Division (Gambia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Bank Division has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in North Bank Division
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for North Bank Division
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in North Bank Division change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in North Bank Division move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:19 AM on 21 June and 6:06 AM on 21 December, a shift of 47 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:42 PM and 7:34 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 55 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 20 min in 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 | 5:58 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:38 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:54 PM |
North Bank Division is located 53 km east of Banjul, so Dhuhr in North Bank Division comes roughly 2 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 North Bank Division.
Qibla in North Bank Division and distance to Makkah
Qibla from North Bank Division: 73.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,967 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in North Bank Division is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in North Bank Division
For those fasting in North Bank Division, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:07 PM and imsak at 6:07 AM on the first day, 12 h 50 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:14 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.
Where North Bank Division is located
North Bank Division is one of the regions of Gambia. Its main city, Kerewan, lies at 13.4898° N, 16.0888° W. The region has 3 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- North Bank Division
- Local name
- North Bank
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Gambia
- Coordinates
- 13.48980, -16.08879
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,967 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in North Bank Division
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in North Bank Division comes roughly 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:41 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:12 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of North Bank Division in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Salah times across North Bank Division
- Prayer times in Farafenni32,883
- Lamin28,500
- Salah times Kerewan5,485
Nearby cities to North Bank Division
- Lower River Division60 km · east
- City of Banjul64 km · west
- Western65 km · west
- Central River Division143 km · east
- Upper River Division204 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Bank Division
Do prayer times in North Bank Division differ from Banjul?
Yes. North Bank Division is 53 km from Banjul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in North Bank Division comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Banjul.
When is Maghrib in North Bank Division?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:42 PM on 21 December and 7:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in North Bank Division?
Fajr in North Bank Division changes with the seasons: about 5:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in North Bank Division?
The Qibla in North Bank Division is 73.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,967 km away.
Which calculation method is used for North Bank 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.