Regional capital · Gombe State
Prayer times in Gombe
Residents of and visitors to Gombe can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gombe is a regional capital in Nigeria, in Gombe State, with about 560,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically 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 Gombe today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gombe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gombe
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gombe on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, compared with only 11 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:08 PM and 12:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gombe and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
Gombe is located 425 km east of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Gombe comes about 15 minutes earlier than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gombe.
Finding the Qibla from Gombe
In Gombe you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 64.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,298 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gombe 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.
Fasting hours in Gombe during Ramadan
Fasting in Gombe, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:26 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.
Gombe on the map
The coordinates of Gombe are 10.2897° N and 11.1673° E. The closest places on our site are Garko (13 km), Deba (26 km), and Kumo (27 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Gombe State.
- Name
- Gombe
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gombe State, Nigeria
- Population
- 560,000
- Coordinates
- 10.28969, 11.16729
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,298 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gombe
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gombe comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Gombe and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Gombe
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gombe
What time is Fajr in Gombe?
Fajr in Gombe depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Gombe differ from Abuja?
Yes. Gombe is 425 km from Abuja, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Gombe comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Abuja.
How long is the fast in Gombe during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Gombe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Gombe?
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.