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Prayer times in Gembu
This page shows today’s salah times in Gembu, Taraba State, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Nigeria.
Adhan times in Gembu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gembu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gembu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gembu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, against only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 7:44 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:07 PM and 12:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gembu 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 | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Gembu comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes earlier than in the capital. Gembu is 489 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Gembu
In Gembu you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 59.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,477 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gembu 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.
Ramadan timetable for Gembu
For those fasting in Gembu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:27 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Gembu on the map
Gembu lies at 6.7256° N, 11.2565° E, in Taraba State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Wukari, 207 km away. Close by you will find Beli (130 km), Takum (153 km), and Wukari (207 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gembu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Taraba State, Nigeria
- Population
- 19,881
- Coordinates
- 6.72556, 11.25652
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,477 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gembu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gembu comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Gembu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gembu
When is Maghrib in Gembu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 6:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Gembu?
Fajr in Gembu depends on the season: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Gembu?
The Qibla in Gembu is 59.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,477 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Gembu?
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.
Do prayer times in Gembu differ from Abuja?
Yes. Gembu is 489 km from Abuja, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Gembu comes about 15 minutes earlier than in Abuja.