Region · Gambia
Prayer times in Western
Prayer times in Western (Gambia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Western has 11 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Western
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Western
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Western change through the year
Prayer times in Western vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:22 AM and Maghrib at 7:36 PM, for a day of 12 h 55 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:08 AM and Maghrib to 6:45 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 21 min. The difference 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 | 6:00 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:41 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:36 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:57 PM |
Western lies 22 km south of Banjul, so Dhuhr in Western comes at almost exactly the same time as Banjul. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Western.
Qibla direction in Western
The Qibla in Western is at 73.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,032 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 73.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Western
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Western is at about 6:09 AM and iftar at 7:10 PM, for a fast of 12 h 51 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:57 AM and iftar to 7:16 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Western is located
Western is one of the regions of Gambia. Its main city, Brikama, is at 13.2714° N, 16.6494° W. The region has 11 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Western
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Gambia
- Coordinates
- 13.27136, -16.64944
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,032 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Western
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Western comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:43 PM instead of 4:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Western and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Western
- Prayer times in Brikama97,233
- Sukuta56,472
- Salah times Nema Kunku34,390
- Busumbala28,829
- Prayer times in Brufut27,664
- Gunjur22,741
- Salah times Kunkujang19,998
- Sinchu Alagi19,672
- Prayer times in Abuko18,978
- Tanji17,441
- Salah times Sanyang15,090
Nearby cities to Western
- City of Banjul19 km · north
- North Bank Division65 km · east
- Lower River Division122 km · east
- Central River Division206 km · east
- Upper River Division264 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Western
What is the Qibla direction in Western?
The Qibla in Western is 73.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,032 km away.
Do prayer times in Western differ from Banjul?
Yes. Western is 22 km from Banjul, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Western comes at almost exactly the same time as Banjul.
How long is the fast in Western 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.
When is Fajr in Western?
Fajr in Western depends on the season: about 5:22 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Western?
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.