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Prayer times in Deba
This page shows today’s prayer times in Deba, Gombe State, worked out 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 commonly used in Nigeria.
Today’s prayer times in Deba
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Deba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Deba by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Deba on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, against only 11 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:09 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Deba and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:09 PM |
Deba lies 446 km east of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Deba comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Deba.
Qibla in Deba and distance to Makkah
From Deba you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 64.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,280 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Deba and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Deba
For those fasting in Deba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 5:14 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:25 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Where Deba is located
Deba is located at 10.2119° N, 11.3871° E, in Gombe State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Gombe, 26 km away. Nearby places include Garko (25 km), Gombe (26 km), and Kumo (27 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Deba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gombe State, Nigeria
- Population
- 17,671
- Coordinates
- 10.21187, 11.38710
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,280 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Deba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Deba is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:43 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Deba in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Deba
Which calculation method is used for Deba?
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.
How long is the fast in Deba during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Deba?
Fajr in Deba depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Deba differ from Abuja?
Yes. Deba is 446 km from Abuja, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Deba comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Abuja.
When is Maghrib in Deba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:58 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.