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Prayer times in Gao
Prayer times in Gao (Mali): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Gao has 4 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Gao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gao
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gao on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 06 min, compared with only 11 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gao and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:29 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:46 PM |
Gao lies 946 km north-east of Bamako, so Dhuhr in Gao comes roughly 32 minutes earlier than in Bamako. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gao.
Qibla in Gao and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Gao: 75.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,224 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Gao remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Gao during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gao is at about 5:05 AM and iftar at 6:00 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 45 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:51 AM and iftar to 6:09 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Gao on the map
Gao is one of the regions of Mali. Its main city, Gao, lies at 16.2717° N, 0.0447° W. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Gao
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mali
- Coordinates
- 16.27167, -0.04472
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,224 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gao
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gao is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 72 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Gao, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times in the cities of Gao
- Prayer times in Gao133,110
- Bourem42,371
- Salah times Bamba28,524
- I-n-Tillit22,100
Nearby cities to Gao
- Ménaka Region264 km · east
- Kidal287 km · north-east
- Tombouctou321 km · west
- Mopti486 km · south-west
- Ségou738 km · south-west
- Sikasso820 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gao
How long is the fast in Gao during Ramadan?
About 12 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Gao?
Fajr in Gao changes with the seasons: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Gao?
The Qibla in Gao is 75.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,224 km away.
Do prayer times in Gao differ from Bamako?
Yes. Gao is 946 km from Bamako, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Gao comes roughly 32 minutes earlier than in Bamako.
When is Maghrib in Gao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:33 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.