City · Dosso Region
Prayer times in Gaya
Residents of and visitors to Gaya can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gaya is a city in Niger, in Dosso Region, with about 61,533 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Gaya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gaya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gaya
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gaya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 49 min, against only 11 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:38 PM and 8:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gaya and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:01 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:38 PM |
Compared with Niamey, Dhuhr in Gaya is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Niamey, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Gaya is 232 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Gaya
The Qibla in Gaya is at 69.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,007 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 69.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Gaya
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gaya is around 5:48 AM and iftar at 6:51 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:37 AM and iftar to 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Gaya is located
The coordinates of Gaya are 11.8844° N and 3.4492° E. The closest places on our site are Dosso (132 km), Birnin Gaouré (145 km), and Say (179 km). Dosso, the nearest administrative centre, is 132 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Dosso Region.
- Name
- Gaya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Dosso Region, Niger
- Population
- 61,533
- Coordinates
- 11.88435, 3.44919
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,007 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gaya
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gaya takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 67 minutes around 21 June: 4:15 PM for the majority, 5:21 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gaya (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Gaya
- Dosso132 km · north
- Birnin Gaouré145 km · north-west
- Say179 km · north-west
- Kollo199 km · north-west
- Dogondoutchi205 km · north
- Youri Kourtéré207 km · north-west
- Baléyara218 km · north
- Torodi226 km · north-west
Prayer times in Gaya: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Gaya during Ramadan?
About 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Gaya differ from Niamey?
Yes. Gaya is 232 km from Niamey, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Gaya is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Niamey.
What is the Qibla direction in Gaya?
The Qibla in Gaya is 69.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,007 km away.
When is Maghrib in Gaya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:27 PM on 21 December and 7:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Gaya?
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.