City · North Bank Division
Prayer times in Farafenni
This page shows today’s salah times in Farafenni, North Bank Division, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Gambia.
Namaz times in Farafenni today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Farafenni
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Farafenni change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Farafenni on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 56 min, against only 11 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:52 PM and 8:47 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:55 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Farafenni and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 | 8:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:52 PM |
Farafenni is located 106 km east of Banjul, so Dhuhr in Farafenni comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Banjul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Farafenni.
Qibla direction in Farafenni
Qibla from Farafenni: 73.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,914 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Farafenni remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Farafenni
Ramadan in Farafenni: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:05 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:05 PM, roughly 12 h 50 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 19 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Farafenni on the map
Farafenni lies at 13.5667° N, 15.6000° W, in North Bank Division, in the Gambia. The nearest administrative centre is Mansa Konko, 15 km away. Nearby places include Mansa Konko (15 km), Soma (16 km), and Nema Kunku (47 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Farafenni
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Bank Division, Gambia
- Population
- 32,883
- Coordinates
- 13.56667, -15.60000
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,914 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Farafenni
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Farafenni is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 69 minutes around 21 June: 4:30 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Farafenni, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Farafenni
- Mansa Konko15 km · south-east
- Soma16 km · south-east
- Nema Kunku47 km · south-west
- Kerewan54 km · west
- Janjanbureh90 km · east
- Lamin93 km · west
- Banjul106 km · west
- Abuko116 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Farafenni
What is the Qibla direction in Farafenni?
The Qibla in Farafenni is 73.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,914 km away.
When is Fajr in Farafenni?
Fajr in Farafenni depends on the season: 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.
Do prayer times in Farafenni differ from Banjul?
Yes. Farafenni is 106 km from Banjul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Farafenni comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Banjul.
How long is the fast in Farafenni 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.
Which calculation method is used for Farafenni?
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.