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Prayer times in Ikot Ekpene
Looking for the prayer times in Ikot Ekpene? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Every figure is computed for 5.1819° N, 7.7148° E, which means the times match Ikot Ekpene itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Ikot Ekpene today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ikot Ekpene
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Ikot Ekpene change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ikot Ekpene on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:02 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 25 min, compared with only 11 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:32 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ikot Ekpene and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:32 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Ikot Ekpene comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ikot Ekpene is 432 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ikot Ekpene
In Ikot Ekpene you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 59.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,902 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ikot Ekpene and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Ikot Ekpene during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ikot Ekpene: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:41 PM, about 13 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 5 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ikot Ekpene is located
Ikot Ekpene lies at 5.1819° N, 7.7148° E, in Akwa Ibom State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Uyo, 28 km away. Nearby places include Uyo (28 km), Itu (30 km), and Aba (39 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ikot Ekpene
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
- Population
- 254,806
- Coordinates
- 5.18194, 7.71481
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,902 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ikot Ekpene
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ikot Ekpene takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 4:59 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ikot Ekpene
How long is the fast in Ikot Ekpene 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.
When is Maghrib in Ikot Ekpene?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:22 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ikot Ekpene?
The Qibla in Ikot Ekpene is 59.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,902 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ikot Ekpene?
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.
What time is Fajr in Ikot Ekpene?
Fajr in Ikot Ekpene changes with the seasons: about 5:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.