Bakau Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Bakau, Gambia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Bakau
- Fajr: 5:29 AM
- Sunrise: 6:47 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:14 PM
- Asr: 4:36 PM
- Maghrib: 7:38 PM
- Isha: 8:52 PM
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About Bakau
Bakau sits on the Atlantic coast of The Gambia, just west of the capital, Banjul, within the Greater Banjul Area. Lying at roughly 26 metres above sea level, it is the first major town beyond Banjul and one of the country's most developed coastal communities, known for its botanical gardens, the Bakau Kachikally crocodile pool, and the beaches around Cape Point. The town also sits close to Serekunda, the largest urban centre in The Gambia. This page provides daily prayer times for Bakau, with the live schedule below showing today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Prayer Times in Bakau
Prayer times for Bakau are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across West Africa. The town keeps a single year-round clock in the Africa/Banjul timezone (GMT) and does not observe daylight saving time, so there are no seasonal clock changes to account for. Because Bakau lies close to the tropics at about 13.5 degrees north latitude, the length of daylight varies only modestly through the year: summer days are a little longer and winter days a little shorter, but the gap between the earliest and latest prayer times stays relatively small compared with locations farther from the equator. For facing prayer, the qibla from Bakau points roughly east-northeast, at a bearing of about 73 degrees toward the Kaaba in Makkah. The live table on this page reflects each day's exact times.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Bakau
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Bakau?
The times on this page use the Muslim World League calculation method, which is commonly applied across West Africa, including The Gambia. It defines the sun-angle parameters used to determine Fajr and Isha for Bakau.
Does Bakau observe daylight saving time?
No. Bakau follows the Africa/Banjul timezone (GMT) all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving. As a result, prayer times shift only gradually with the natural change of the seasons rather than jumping by an hour.
Which direction is the qibla from Bakau?
From Bakau, the qibla toward the Kaaba in Makkah lies roughly east-northeast, at a compass bearing of about 73 degrees. You can use a compass or a qibla app aligned to this bearing to face the correct direction for prayer.
Prayer Time FAQ for Bakau
What time is Fajr prayer in Bakau today?
Fajr prayer time in Bakau today is 5:29 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Bakau today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Bakau today is 1:14 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Bakau today?
Asr prayer time in Bakau today is 4:36 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Bakau today?
Maghrib prayer time in Bakau today is 7:38 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Bakau today?
Isha prayer time in Bakau today is 8:52 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Bakau?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Bakau, around 1:14 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Bakau?
The Qibla from Bakau is 73°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Bakau
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Bakau is 5:29 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Bakau is 1:14 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Bakau is 4:36 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Bakau is 7:38 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Bakau is 8:52 PM.
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