Fada N’Gourma Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Fada N’Gourma
- Fajr: 4:24 AM
- Sunrise: 5:41 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:05 PM
- Asr: 3:28 PM
- Maghrib: 6:28 PM
- Isha: 7:40 PM
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About Fada N’Gourma
Fada N'Gourma is the capital of the Est Region and Gourma Province in eastern Burkina Faso, sitting at roughly 294 metres above sea level about 219 kilometres east of Ouagadougou. Long an important market town in the Gourmantche area and the historic seat of the king of the Gurma, it anchors a predominantly Muslim region of the Sahel where the daily prayer schedule follows the rhythm of community life.
Prayer Times in Fada N'Gourma
Prayer times for Fada N'Gourma are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across West Africa and the broader Muslim world. The city keeps a single year-round time zone (Africa/Ouagadougou, GMT+0) with no daylight saving changes, so the schedule shifts only with the natural movement of the sun. Because Fada N'Gourma lies at about 12 degrees north, close to the tropics, the gap between the longest summer days and the shortest winter days is relatively modest compared with cities farther from the equator. Fajr and Isha stay reasonably close to sunrise and sunset through the year, with Dhuhr near midday and the Maghrib call following sunset. For prayer, the qibla from Fada N'Gourma points toward Mecca on a bearing of about 71 degrees, roughly east-north-east. Refer to the live timetable above for each day's exact times.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Fada N'Gourma
Which calculation method is used for prayer times in Fada N'Gourma?
The times shown are based on the Muslim World League method, one of the most widely adopted standards for prayer calculation in West Africa and internationally. It defines the sun-angle parameters used to determine Fajr and Isha.
What direction is the qibla from Fada N'Gourma?
The qibla, the direction of prayer toward the Kaaba in Mecca, is about 71 degrees from Fada N'Gourma. That is roughly east-north-east, so worshippers face in that direction during salah.
Do prayer times in Fada N'Gourma change much through the year?
Only modestly. Fada N'Gourma sits at about 12 degrees north latitude and keeps GMT+0 with no daylight saving, so daylight length varies relatively little between summer and winter. Fajr and Isha drift gradually with the seasons rather than swinging widely, while Dhuhr stays near midday. Check the timetable above for the exact times on any given date.
Prayer Time FAQ for Fada N’Gourma
What time is Fajr prayer in Fada N’Gourma today?
Fajr prayer time in Fada N’Gourma today is 4:24 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Fada N’Gourma today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Fada N’Gourma today is 12:05 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Fada N’Gourma today?
Asr prayer time in Fada N’Gourma today is 3:28 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Fada N’Gourma today?
Maghrib prayer time in Fada N’Gourma today is 6:28 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Fada N’Gourma today?
Isha prayer time in Fada N’Gourma today is 7:40 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Fada N’Gourma?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Fada N’Gourma, around 12:05 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Fada N’Gourma?
The Qibla from Fada N’Gourma is 71°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Fada N’Gourma
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Fada N’Gourma is 4:24 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Fada N’Gourma is 12:05 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Fada N’Gourma is 3:28 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Fada N’Gourma is 6:28 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Fada N’Gourma is 7:40 PM.
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