City · Midlands Province
Prayer times in Gokwe
Residents of and visitors to Gokwe can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gokwe is a city in Zimbabwe, in Midlands Province, with about 33,073 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location 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 Gokwe
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gokwe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gokwe by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gokwe on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:03 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, against only 11 h 02 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gokwe and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:57 PM |
Compared with Harare, Dhuhr in Gokwe comes about 8 minutes later than in Harare, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes later than in the capital. Gokwe is 228 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Gokwe and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Gokwe is at 15.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,563 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 15.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Gokwe
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gokwe is at about 4:28 AM and iftar at 6:42 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:42 AM and iftar to 6:24 PM, for a fast of 13 h 32 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Gokwe
Gokwe lies at 18.2048° S, 28.9349° E, in Midlands Province, in Zimbabwe. The nearest administrative centre is Lupane, 144 km away. Close by you will find Kadoma (105 km), Kwekwe (123 km), and Chegutu (128 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gokwe
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Midlands Province, Zimbabwe
- Population
- 33,073
- Coordinates
- -18.20476, 28.93490
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,563 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gokwe
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gokwe comes about 46 minutes later around the june solstice (4:01 PM instead of 3:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Gokwe 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 Gokwe
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gokwe
When is Maghrib in Gokwe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 June and 6:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Gokwe differ from Harare?
Yes. Gokwe is 228 km from Harare, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Gokwe is called about 8 minutes later than in Harare.
What time is Fajr in Gokwe?
Fajr in Gokwe changes with the seasons: about 4:03 AM on 21 December and about 5:17 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Gokwe?
The Qibla in Gokwe is 15.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,563 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Gokwe?
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.