City · Zambezia Province
Prayer times in Gurúè
This page shows today’s salah times in Gurúè, Zambezia Province, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Mozambique.
Today’s prayer times in Gurúè
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gurúè
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gurúè change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gurúè on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:38 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 03 min, against only 11 h 13 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 7:17 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:25 AM and 11:40 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gurúè and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:58 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:10 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:25 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:38 AM | 4:59 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:55 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:17 PM |
Gurúè lies 1,253 km north of Maputo, so Dhuhr in Gurúè is called about 18 minutes earlier than in Maputo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Gurúè.
Qibla direction in Gurúè
Qibla from Gurúè: 4.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,114 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Gurúè remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gurúè
Ramadan in Gurúè: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, about 13 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 29 min, shorter by 28 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Gurúè on the map
Gurúè is located at 15.4669° S, 36.9778° E, in Zambezia Province, in Mozambique. The nearest administrative centre is Nampula, 249 km away. Nearby places include Mutuáli (66 km), Malema (74 km), and Alto Molocue (78 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gurúè
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zambezia Province, Mozambique
- Population
- 168,971
- Coordinates
- -15.46694, 36.97778
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 4.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,114 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gurúè
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gurúè comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:34 PM instead of 2:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:40 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gurúè (UTC+2), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gurúè
How long is the fast in Gurúè during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Gurúè?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:10 PM on 21 June and 6:01 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Gurúè?
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.
When is Fajr in Gurúè?
Fajr in Gurúè depends on the season: about 3:38 AM on 21 December and about 4:41 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Gurúè?
The Qibla in Gurúè is 4.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,114 km away.