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Prayer times in Gbongan
Residents of and visitors to Gbongan can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gbongan is a city in Nigeria, in Osun State, with about 139,485 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Gbongan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gbongan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gbongan by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gbongan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:11 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, compared with only 11 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:42 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:35 PM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gbongan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:42 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Gbongan comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes later than in the capital. Gbongan is 388 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Gbongan
From Gbongan you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 64.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,108 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gbongan 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 Gbongan
Ramadan in Gbongan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:52 PM, roughly 13 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Gbongan
The coordinates of Gbongan are 7.4773° N and 4.3535° E. The nearest cities on our site are Modakeke (15 km), Ikire (22 km), and Olupona (22 km). Ikire, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Osun State.
- Name
- Gbongan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Osun State, Nigeria
- Population
- 139,485
- Coordinates
- 7.47734, 4.35351
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,108 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gbongan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gbongan comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:14 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gbongan (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Gbongan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gbongan
How long is the fast in Gbongan during Ramadan?
About 13 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Gbongan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:31 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Gbongan?
The Qibla in Gbongan is 64.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,108 km away.
Do prayer times in Gbongan differ from Abuja?
Yes. Gbongan is 388 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gbongan comes about 13 minutes later than in Abuja.
Which calculation method is used for Gbongan?
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.