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Prayer times in Akwa Ibom State
Prayer times in Akwa Ibom State (Nigeria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Akwa Ibom State has 5 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Akwa Ibom State
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Akwa Ibom State
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Akwa Ibom State by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Akwa Ibom State on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:02 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 25 min, against only 11 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:32 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Akwa Ibom State and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Akwa Ibom State is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Akwa Ibom State is 448 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Akwa Ibom State
The Qibla in Akwa Ibom State is at 59.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,888 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 59.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Akwa Ibom State
For those fasting in Akwa Ibom State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:40 PM and imsak at 5:23 AM on the first day, 13 h 07 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:41 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Uyo, lies at 5.0513° N, 7.9335° E. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Akwa Ibom State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 5.05127, 7.93350
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,888 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Akwa Ibom State
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Akwa Ibom State comes about 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Akwa Ibom State, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Akwa Ibom State
- Prayer times in Uyo436,606
- Ikot Ekpene254,806
- Salah times Esuk Oron112,033
- Itu36,358
- Prayer times in Eket25,569
Nearby cities to Akwa Ibom State
- Cross River State45 km · east
- Abia State72 km · north-west
- Rivers State106 km · west
- Imo State111 km · north-west
- Ebonyi State143 km · north
- Anambra161 km · north-west
Prayer times in Akwa Ibom State: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Akwa Ibom State?
Fajr in Akwa Ibom State changes with the seasons: about 5:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Akwa Ibom State differ from Abuja?
Yes. Akwa Ibom State is 448 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Akwa Ibom State comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Abuja.
When is Maghrib in Akwa Ibom State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Akwa Ibom State?
The Qibla in Akwa Ibom State is 59.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,888 km away.
How long is the fast in Akwa Ibom State during Ramadan?
About 13 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.