Regional capital · Guelmim-Oued Noun
Prayer times in Guelmim
This page shows today’s prayer times in Guelmim, Guelmim-Oued Noun, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Morocco.
Today’s prayer times in Guelmim
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Guelmim prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Guelmim change through the year
Prayer times in Guelmim change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:01 AM and Maghrib at 7:47 PM, for a day of 14 h. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:00 AM and Maghrib to 5:52 PM, and the day is just 10 h 18 min. The difference 3 h 42 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:47 PM | 9:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:29 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:07 PM |
Guelmim is located 637 km south-west of Rabat, so Dhuhr in Guelmim comes about 13 minutes later than in Rabat. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Guelmim.
Finding the Qibla from Guelmim
Qibla direction for Guelmim: 87.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,052 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Guelmim remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Guelmim during Ramadan
Ramadan in Guelmim: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:29 PM, about 12 h 30 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 46 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Guelmim is located
The coordinates of Guelmim are 28.9870° N and 10.0574° W. The nearest cities on our site are Bou Izakarn (40 km), Sidi Ifni (45 km), and Assa (74 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Guelmim-Oued Noun.
- Name
- Guelmim
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco
- Population
- 129,200
- Coordinates
- 28.98696, -10.05738
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 87.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,052 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Guelmim
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Guelmim comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:33 PM instead of 4:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:53 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 offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Guelmim and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Guelmim
- Bou Izakarn40 km · north-east
- Sidi Ifni45 km · north
- Assa74 km · south-east
- Tiznit85 km · north
- Tan-Tan119 km · south-west
- Tine Biougra151 km · north-east
- Ben Jerrar152 km · north
- Lqoliaa157 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Guelmim
How long is the fast in Guelmim during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Guelmim?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 7:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Guelmim?
We use the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method: Fajr at 19° 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 Guelmim?
The Qibla in Guelmim is 87.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,052 km away.
Do prayer times in Guelmim differ from Rabat?
Yes. Guelmim is 637 km from Rabat, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Guelmim is called about 13 minutes later than in Rabat.