Region · Maldives
Prayer times in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
This page gives today’s prayer times in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, a region of Maldives, together with links to the 1 cities of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Thinadhoo; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, against only 12 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:19 PM and 7:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:02 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:19 PM |
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is located 409 km south of Malé, so Dhuhr in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Malé. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
Finding the Qibla from Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
The Qibla in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is at 305.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,282 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 305.1°.
Fasting hours in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll during Ramadan
For those fasting in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 4:58 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Maldives.
Where Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is located
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is one of the regions of Maldives. Its main city, Thinadhoo, is at 0.5306° N, 72.9997° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Maldives
- Coordinates
- 0.53060, 72.99969
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 305.1° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,282 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 3:36 PM for the majority, 4:32 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Salah times across Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Prayer times near Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Gaafu Alif Atoll54 km · north-east
- Gnyaviyani Atoll104 km · south-east
- Seenu126 km · south
- Laamu155 km · north
- Thaa Atholhu185 km · north
- Dhaalu Atholhu238 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
When is Maghrib in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll?
The Qibla in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is 305.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,282 km away.
How long is the fast in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll differ from Malé?
Yes. Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is 409 km from Malé, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Malé.
Which calculation method is used for Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll?
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.