Regional capital · Dosso Region
Prayer times in Dosso
This page shows today’s salah times in Dosso, Dosso Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Niger.
Today’s prayer times in Dosso
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Dosso prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dosso by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dosso on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:03 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, against only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:38 PM and 8:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dosso and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:38 PM |
Compared with Niamey, Dhuhr in Dosso comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Niamey, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Dosso is 128 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Dosso
Qibla direction for Dosso: 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 the nearest mosque in Dosso is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Dosso during Ramadan
Ramadan in Dosso: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:51 PM, about 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).
Where Dosso is located
Dosso lies at 13.0490° N, 3.1937° E, in Dosso Region, in Niger. Close by you will find Birnin Gaouré (31 km), Baléyara (86 km), and Say (90 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dosso
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Dosso Region, Niger
- Population
- 79,406
- 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
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dosso takes place 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. Choose 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Dosso and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Dosso
- Birnin Gaouré31 km · west
- Baléyara86 km · north
- Say90 km · west
- Kollo97 km · west
- Youri Kourtéré107 km · west
- Dogondoutchi112 km · north-east
- Niamey128 km · north-west
- Gaya132 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dosso
When is Maghrib in Dosso?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Dosso?
The Qibla in Dosso is 71.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,990 km away.
What time is Fajr in Dosso?
Fajr in Dosso depends on the season: about 5:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Dosso differ from Niamey?
Yes. Dosso is 128 km from Niamey, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Dosso is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Niamey.
Which calculation method is used for Dosso?
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.