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Prayer times in Gueckedou

This page shows today’s prayer times in Gueckedou, Nzérékoré Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Guinea.

Namaz times in Gueckedou today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Guinea we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Gueckedou

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Gueckedou change through the year

Prayer times in Gueckedou vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:06 AM and Maghrib at 7:01 PM, giving a day of 12 h 37 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:34 AM and Maghrib to 6:27 PM, and the day is just 11 h 38 min. That is a difference of 1 h between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Gueckedou (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:35 AM6:45 AM12:48 PM4:02 PM6:51 PM7:57 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice5:06 AM6:24 AM12:42 PM4:10 PM7:01 PM8:14 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:20 AM6:30 AM12:33 PM3:47 PM6:36 PM7:42 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:34 AM6:50 AM12:38 PM3:58 PM6:27 PM7:38 PM

Compared with Conakry, Dhuhr in Gueckedou is called about 14 minutes earlier than in Conakry, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Gueckedou is 404 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Gueckedou and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Gueckedou is at 69.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,528 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 69.1°.

Ramadan timetable for Gueckedou

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gueckedou is at about 5:39 AM and iftar at 6:49 PM, for a fast of 13 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:31 AM and iftar to 6:52 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

About Gueckedou

The coordinates of Gueckedou are 8.5674° N and 10.1336° W. The nearest cities on our site are Yende Millimou (36 km), Kissidougou (69 km), and Macenta (73 km). Kissidougou, the nearest administrative centre, is 69 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Nzérékoré Region.

Name
Gueckedou
Type
City
Part of
Nzérékoré Region, Guinea
Population
79,140
Coordinates
8.56744, -10.13360
Time zone
UTC
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
69.1° (east)
Distance to Makkah
5,528 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gueckedou

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gueckedou comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:13 PM instead of 4:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gueckedou and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gueckedou

What time is Fajr in Gueckedou?

Fajr in Gueckedou changes with the seasons: about 5:06 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in Gueckedou differ from Conakry?

Yes. Gueckedou is 404 km from Conakry, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Gueckedou comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Conakry.

What is the Qibla direction in Gueckedou?

The Qibla in Gueckedou is 69.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,528 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Gueckedou?

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 Gueckedou during Ramadan?

About 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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