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Prayer times in Guerou
Looking for the prayer times in Guerou? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Guerou, Assaba Region. Every figure is computed for 17.0775° N, 12.0387° W, which means the times match Guerou itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Guerou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Guerou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Guerou by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Guerou move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:54 AM on 21 June and 5:55 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 02 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:19 PM and 7:24 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 09 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 07 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:32 PM |
Compared with Nouakchott, Dhuhr in Guerou is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 18 minutes earlier than in the capital. Guerou is 430 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Guerou and distance to Makkah
In Guerou you pray towards the east, at an angle of 76.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,443 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Guerou and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Guerou
For those fasting in Guerou, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:47 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 12 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:57 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mauritania.
Where Guerou is located
The coordinates of Guerou are 17.0775° N and 12.0387° W. The nearest cities on our site are Elghabra (83 km), Kiffa (85 km), and Magṭa‘ Laḥjar (122 km). Kiffa, the nearest administrative centre, is 85 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Assaba Region.
- Name
- Guerou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Assaba Region, Mauritania
- Population
- 27,590
- Coordinates
- 17.07754, -12.03869
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,443 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Guerou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Guerou takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 73 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:27 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Guerou and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Guerou: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Guerou during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Guerou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:19 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Guerou?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Guerou?
The Qibla in Guerou is 76.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,443 km away.
Do prayer times in Guerou differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Guerou is 430 km from Nouakchott, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Guerou comes roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Nouakchott.