City · Upper River Division
Prayer times in Farato
Muslims living in Farato can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Farato is a city in the Gambia, in Upper River Division, with about 15,017 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Farato
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Farato
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Farato change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Farato on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:12 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 55 min, compared with only 11 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:47 PM and 8:41 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:49 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Farato and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:24 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 | 7:15 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:47 PM |
Compared with Banjul, Dhuhr in Farato is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Banjul, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 10 minutes earlier than in the capital. Farato is 255 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Farato and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Farato: 73.1° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,776 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Farato remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Farato
Ramadan in Farato: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:00 PM, roughly 12 h 50 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Farato
The coordinates of Farato are 13.4000° N and 14.2167° W. The closest places on our site are Basse Santa Su (10 km), Janjanbureh (61 km), and Soma (142 km). Basse Santa Su, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Upper River Division.
- Name
- Farato
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Upper River Division, Gambia
- Population
- 15,017
- Coordinates
- 13.40000, -14.21667
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,776 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Farato
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Farato takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap 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. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Farato and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Farato
- Basse Santa Su10 km · south
- Janjanbureh61 km · west
- Soma142 km · west
- Mansa Konko143 km · west
- Farafenni151 km · west
- Nema Kunku181 km · west
- Kerewan203 km · west
- Lamin240 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Farato
Which calculation method is used for Farato?
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.
How long is the fast in Farato during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Farato differ from Banjul?
Yes. Farato is 255 km from Banjul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Farato is called about 9 minutes earlier than in Banjul.
When is Maghrib in Farato?
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.
When is Fajr in Farato?
Fajr in Farato depends on the season: about 5:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.