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Prayer times in Illéla
This page shows today’s prayer times in Illéla, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Niger.
Today’s prayer times in Illéla
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Illéla
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Illéla
It is useful to know how prayer times in Illéla move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:51 AM on 21 June and 5:42 AM on 21 December, a shift of 51 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:15 PM and 7:10 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 59 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 16 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 | 5:32 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:27 PM |
Illéla is located 354 km east of Niamey, so Dhuhr in Illéla comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Niamey. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Illéla.
Qibla direction in Illéla
Qibla direction for Illéla: 72.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,731 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Illéla remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Illéla during Ramadan
Fasting in Illéla, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 12 h 48 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:48 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Niger.
Illéla on the map
Illéla is located at 14.4605° N, 5.2437° E, in Tahoua Region, in Niger. The nearest administrative centre is Tahoua, 48 km away. Nearby places include Tahoua (48 km), Birni N Konni (74 km), and Madaoua (88 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Illéla
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tahoua Region, Niger
- Population
- 30,439
- Coordinates
- 14.46050, 5.24370
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 72.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,731 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Illéla
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Illéla comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:47 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Illéla in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Illéla
- Tahoua48 km · north
- Birni N Konni74 km · south
- Madaoua88 km · south-east
- Abalak157 km · north-east
- Dogondoutchi160 km · south-west
- Dakoro164 km · east
- Tchin Tabaradèn170 km · north
- Guidan Roumdji180 km · south-east
Prayer times in Illéla: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Illéla?
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.
Do prayer times in Illéla differ from Niamey?
Yes. Illéla is 354 km from Niamey, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Illéla is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Niamey.
When is Maghrib in Illéla?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:15 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Illéla?
Fajr in Illéla changes with the seasons: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Illéla during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.