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Prayer times in Dosso Region

Prayer times in Dosso Region (Niger): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Dosso Region has 4 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Adhan times in Dosso Region today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Dosso, the main city of Dosso Region. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Niger we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Dosso Region prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Dosso Region change through the year

It helps to know how prayer times in Dosso Region move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:03 AM on 21 June and 5:48 AM on 21 December, a difference of 45 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:26 PM and 7:16 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 54 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 22 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Dosso Region (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:41 AM6:52 AM12:55 PM4:14 PM6:58 PM8:05 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice5:03 AM6:22 AM12:49 PM4:15 PM7:16 PM8:30 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:26 AM6:36 AM12:40 PM3:58 PM6:43 PM7:49 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:48 AM7:04 AM12:45 PM4:01 PM6:26 PM7:38 PM

Dosso Region lies 128 km south-east of Niamey, so Dhuhr in Dosso Region comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Niamey. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dosso Region.

Qibla direction in Dosso Region

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Qibla direction for Dosso Region: 71.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,990 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Dosso Region is the easiest reference.

Fasting hours in Dosso Region during Ramadan

Ramadan in Dosso Region: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:51 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

About Dosso Region

Dosso Region is one of the regions of Niger. Its main city, Dosso, lies at 13.0490° N, 3.1937° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Dosso Region
Type
Region
Part of
Niger
Coordinates
13.04900, 3.19370
Time zone
UTC+1
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
71.4° (east)
Distance to Makkah
3,990 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Dosso Region

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dosso Region is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 4:15 PM for the majority, 5:23 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.

The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Dosso Region and organise your day around them.

Salah times across Dosso Region

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Prayer times in Dosso Region: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Dosso Region?

The Qibla in Dosso Region is 71.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,990 km away.

When is Maghrib in Dosso Region?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:26 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in Dosso Region differ from Niamey?

Yes. Dosso Region is 128 km from Niamey, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Dosso Region comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Niamey.

Which calculation method is used for Dosso Region?

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.

How long is the fast in Dosso Region during Ramadan?

About 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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