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Prayer times in Gboko
Looking for the prayer times in Gboko? 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 Gboko, Benue State. Every figure is computed for 7.3228° N, 9.0011° E, which means the times match Gboko itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Gboko
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gboko prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gboko
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gboko on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, against only 11 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gboko and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:24 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Gboko comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Gboko is 254 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Gboko and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Gboko: 61.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,660 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Gboko is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gboko
For those fasting in Gboko, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:36 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Gboko
The coordinates of Gboko are 7.3228° N and 9.0011° E. The closest places on our site are Katsina-Ala (36 km), Igbor (46 km), and Makurdi (70 km). Katsina-Ala, the nearest administrative centre, is 36 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Benue State.
- Name
- Gboko
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Benue State, Nigeria
- Population
- 365,000
- Coordinates
- 7.32275, 9.00108
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 61.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,660 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gboko
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gboko is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 4:55 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gboko and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Gboko: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Gboko?
Fajr in Gboko depends on the season: about 4:53 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Gboko during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Gboko?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:13 PM on 21 December and 6:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Gboko?
The Qibla in Gboko is 61.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,660 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Gboko?
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.