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Prayer times in Geidam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Geidam, Yobe 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Nigeria.
Salah times in Geidam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Geidam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Geidam change through the year
Prayer times in Geidam vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:28 AM and Maghrib at 6:41 PM, giving a day of 12 h 53 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:51 PM, and the day is just 11 h 22 min. That is a difference of 1 h 31 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:47 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:03 PM |
Geidam lies 645 km north-east of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Geidam comes roughly 18 minutes earlier than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Geidam.
Qibla in Geidam and distance to Makkah
From Geidam you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,106 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Geidam and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Geidam
For those fasting in Geidam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Geidam
The coordinates of Geidam are 12.8944° N and 11.9265° E. The nearest cities on our site are Gashua (96 km), Damaturu (128 km), and Magumeri (131 km). Gashua, the nearest administrative centre, is 96 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Yobe State.
- Name
- Geidam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yobe State, Nigeria
- Population
- 41,367
- Coordinates
- 12.89439, 11.92649
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,106 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Geidam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Geidam is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:20 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:40 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Geidam (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Geidam
What is the Qibla direction in Geidam?
The Qibla in Geidam is 68.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,106 km away.
When is Maghrib in Geidam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:51 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Geidam?
Fajr in Geidam depends on the season: about 4:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Geidam during Ramadan?
About 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Geidam?
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.