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Prayer times in Diffa
Looking for the prayer times in Diffa? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Diffa, Diffa Region. Every figure is computed for 13.3154° N, 12.6114° E, so the times reflect Diffa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Diffa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Diffa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Diffa
It helps to know how prayer times in Diffa move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:25 AM on 21 June and 5:11 AM on 21 December, a shift of 46 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:48 PM and 6:39 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 55 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 21 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:00 PM |
Diffa is located 1,136 km east of Niamey, so Dhuhr in Diffa comes about 42 minutes earlier than in Niamey. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Diffa.
Qibla in Diffa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Diffa is at 68.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,020 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 points to 68.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Diffa
Ramadan in Diffa: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, roughly 12 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Diffa on the map
The coordinates of Diffa are 13.3154° N and 12.6114° E. The closest places on our site are Maïné Soroa (65 km), Nguigmi (117 km), and Gouré (264 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Diffa Region.
- Name
- Diffa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Diffa Region, Niger
- Population
- 54,082
- Coordinates
- 13.31536, 12.61135
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,020 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Diffa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Diffa comes roughly 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Diffa, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Diffa
Prayer times in Diffa: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Diffa?
Fajr in Diffa depends on the season: about 4:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Diffa differ from Niamey?
Yes. Diffa is 1,136 km from Niamey, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Diffa is called about 42 minutes earlier than in Niamey.
How long is the fast in Diffa during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Diffa?
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.
When is Maghrib in Diffa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.