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Prayer times in Zinder Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Zinder Region, a region of Niger, together with links to the 6 cities and towns of Zinder Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Zinder; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Zinder Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Zinder Region prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zinder Region by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Zinder Region move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:38 AM on 21 June and 5:26 AM on 21 December, a shift of 48 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:01 PM and 6:54 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 57 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 19 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:13 PM |
Compared with Niamey, Dhuhr in Zinder Region comes roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Niamey, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 27 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zinder Region is 744 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Zinder Region
Qibla direction for Zinder Region: 71.0° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,370 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zinder Region remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Zinder Region during Ramadan
For those fasting in Zinder Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:27 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 12 h 50 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:34 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Niger.
Zinder Region on the map
Zinder Region is one of the regions of Niger. Its main city, Zinder, is at 13.8072° N, 8.9881° E. The region has 6 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Zinder Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Niger
- Coordinates
- 13.80716, 8.98810
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 71.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,370 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zinder Region
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zinder Region comes about 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:01 PM instead of 3:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Zinder Region (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times in the cities of Zinder Region
- Prayer times in Zinder318,874
- Mirriah38,446
- Salah times Matamey37,374
- Magaria35,091
- Prayer times in Tanout27,527
- Gouré24,752
Nearby cities to Zinder Region
- Maradi Region207 km · west
- Agadez368 km · north
- Diffa Region395 km · east
- Tahoua Region418 km · west
- Dosso Region632 km · west
- Niamey744 km · west
Prayer times in Zinder Region: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Zinder Region?
The Qibla in Zinder Region is 71.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,370 km away.
When is Maghrib in Zinder Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 6:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Zinder Region differ from Niamey?
Yes. Zinder Region is 744 km from Niamey, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Zinder Region is called roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Niamey.
Which calculation method is used for Zinder 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 Zinder Region during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.