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Prayer times in Gandiaye
Residents of and visitors to Gandiaye can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gandiaye is a city in Senegal, in Kaolack Region, with about 18,239 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Gandiaye today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gandiaye prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gandiaye
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gandiaye on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:18 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, against only 11 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:54 PM and 8:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:58 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gandiaye and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:38 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:36 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:54 PM |
Gandiaye is located 136 km east of Dakar, so Dhuhr in Gandiaye comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Dakar. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Gandiaye.
Qibla in Gandiaye and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Gandiaye: 73.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,962 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Gandiaye remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Gandiaye during Ramadan
For those fasting in Gandiaye, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:07 PM and imsak at 6:08 AM on the first day, 12 h 49 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:15 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Senegal.
Where Gandiaye is located
The coordinates of Gandiaye are 14.2436° N and 16.2723° W. The nearest cities on our site are Fatick (17 km), Poukham Un (20 km), and Kaolack (24 km). Fatick, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Kaolack Region.
- Name
- Gandiaye
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kaolack Region, Senegal
- Population
- 18,239
- Coordinates
- 14.24362, -16.27231
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,962 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gandiaye
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gandiaye comes about 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Gandiaye, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Gandiaye
- Fatick17 km · north-west
- Poukham Un20 km · north-west
- Kaolack24 km · south-east
- Kahone27 km · east
- Gossas Village32 km · north-east
- Guinguinéo35 km · east
- Tiébo44 km · north
- Diourbel45 km · north
Prayer times in Gandiaye: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Gandiaye?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:42 PM on 21 December and 7:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gandiaye during Ramadan?
About 12 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Gandiaye?
The Qibla in Gandiaye is 73.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,962 km away.
When is Fajr in Gandiaye?
Fajr in Gandiaye depends on the season: about 5:18 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Gandiaye?
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.