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Prayer times in Gouré
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gouré, Zinder Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 Niger.
Adhan times in Gouré today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gouré
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gouré by season
Prayer times in Gouré change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:32 AM and Maghrib at 6:49 PM, giving a day of 12 h 57 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:21 AM and Maghrib to 5:56 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 18 min. That is a difference of 1 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:08 PM |
Gouré lies 883 km east of Niamey, so Dhuhr in Gouré comes about 33 minutes earlier than in Niamey. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Gouré.
Finding the Qibla from Gouré
Qibla direction for Gouré: 70.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,232 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Gouré remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Gouré during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gouré is at about 5:22 AM and iftar at 6:21 PM, for a fast of 12 h 49 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:10 AM and iftar to 6:28 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Gouré on the map
Gouré is located at 13.9835° N, 10.2704° E, in Zinder Region, in Niger. The nearest administrative centre is Mirriah, 125 km away. Close by you will find Mirriah (125 km), Zinder (140 km), and Magaria (183 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gouré
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zinder Region, Niger
- Population
- 24,752
- Coordinates
- 13.98350, 10.27035
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 70.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,232 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gouré
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gouré comes about 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:56 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Gouré, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Gouré
Prayer times in Gouré: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Gouré?
The Qibla in Gouré is 70.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,232 km away.
Do prayer times in Gouré differ from Niamey?
Yes. Gouré is 883 km from Niamey, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Gouré comes about 33 minutes earlier than in Niamey.
How long is the fast in Gouré during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Gouré?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 6:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Gouré?
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.