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Prayer times in Abalak
This page shows today’s salah times in Abalak, Tahoua Region, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Niger.
Salah times in Abalak today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Abalak prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Abalak change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Abalak move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:45 AM on 21 June and 5:40 AM on 21 December, a shift of 55 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:09 PM and 7:08 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 03 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 13 min around 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 | 5:28 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:22 PM |
Abalak is located 498 km north-east of Niamey, so Dhuhr in Abalak comes about 17 minutes earlier than in Niamey. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Abalak.
Finding the Qibla from Abalak
The Qibla in Abalak is at 74.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,593 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 74.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Abalak
Fasting in Abalak, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:36 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 12 h 46 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:44 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Niger.
About Abalak
Abalak lies at 15.4509° N, 6.2793° E, in Tahoua Region, in Niger. The nearest administrative centre is Tchin Tabaradèn, 71 km away. Close by you will find Tchin Tabaradèn (71 km), Dakoro (117 km), and Tahoua (125 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Abalak
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tahoua Region, Niger
- Population
- 29,561
- Coordinates
- 15.45090, 6.27930
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,593 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Abalak
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Abalak comes about 71 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:13 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:42 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Abalak (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Abalak
- Tchin Tabaradèn71 km · north-west
- Dakoro117 km · south-east
- Tahoua125 km · south-west
- Illéla157 km · south-west
- Madaoua157 km · south
- Guidan Roumdji204 km · south
- Birni N Konni215 km · south-west
- Mayahi224 km · south-east
Prayer times in Abalak: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Abalak?
The Qibla in Abalak is 74.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,593 km away.
What time is Fajr in Abalak?
Fajr in Abalak changes with the seasons: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Abalak?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 7:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Abalak during Ramadan?
About 12 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Abalak?
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.