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Prayer times in Elghabra
Muslims living in Elghabra can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Elghabra is a city in Mauritania, in Assaba Region, with about 15,480 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Elghabra
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Elghabra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Elghabra change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Elghabra on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:57 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, against only 11 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:36 PM and 8:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:43 PM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Elghabra and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:36 PM |
Elghabra is located 383 km south-east of Nouakchott, so Dhuhr in Elghabra comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Elghabra.
Qibla in Elghabra and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Elghabra is at 75.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,519 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 75.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Elghabra
Ramadan in Elghabra: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:56 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:50 PM, roughly 12 h 44 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 24 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Elghabra on the map
The coordinates of Elghabra are 16.6471° N and 12.6711° W. The closest places on our site are Guerou (83 km), Kaédi (105 km), and Magṭa‘ Laḥjar (105 km). Kaédi, the nearest administrative centre, is 105 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Assaba Region.
- Name
- Elghabra
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Assaba Region, Mauritania
- Population
- 15,480
- Coordinates
- 16.64713, -12.67113
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,519 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Elghabra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Elghabra takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:58 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 72 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:29 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Elghabra (UTC), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Elghabra: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Elghabra?
Fajr in Elghabra depends on the season: about 4:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Elghabra?
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.
Do prayer times in Elghabra differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Elghabra is 383 km from Nouakchott, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Elghabra comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott.
How long is the fast in Elghabra during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Elghabra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:23 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.