Region · Gambia
Prayer times in Upper River Division
Salah times in Upper River Division (Gambia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Upper River Division has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Upper River Division today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Upper River Division prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Upper River Division by season
Prayer times in Upper River Division change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:12 AM and Maghrib at 7:26 PM, for a day of 12 h 55 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:58 AM and Maghrib to 6:35 PM, and the day is just 11 h 21 min. That is a difference of 1 h 34 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 | 5:51 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:47 PM |
Upper River Division lies 256 km east of Banjul, so Dhuhr in Upper River Division comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Banjul. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Upper River Division.
Qibla in Upper River Division and distance to Makkah
In Upper River Division you face towards the east, at an angle of 73.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,779 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Upper River Division and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Upper River Division
Ramadan in Upper River Division: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:00 PM, roughly 12 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Upper River Division
Upper River Division is one of the regions of Gambia. Its main city, Basse Santa Su, is at 13.3100° N, 14.2137° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Upper River Division
- Local name
- Upper River
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Gambia
- Coordinates
- 13.30995, -14.21373
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,779 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Upper River Division
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Upper River Division is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 68 minutes around 21 June: 4:25 PM for the majority, 5:33 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Upper River Division and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Upper River Division
- Prayer times in Farato15,017
- Basse Santa Su14,380
Prayer times near Upper River Division
- Central River Division65 km · north-west
- Lower River Division144 km · west
- North Bank Division204 km · west
- Western264 km · west
- City of Banjul267 km · west
Prayer times in Upper River Division: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Upper River Division during Ramadan?
About 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Upper River Division differ from Banjul?
Yes. Upper River Division is 256 km from Banjul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Upper River Division comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Banjul.
When is Maghrib in Upper River Division?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:35 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Upper 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Upper River Division?
The Qibla in Upper River Division is 73.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,779 km away.