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Prayer times in Ihiala
Looking for the prayer times in Ihiala? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ihiala, Anambra. Every figure is computed for 5.8548° N, 6.8594° E, so the times reflect Ihiala itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Ihiala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ihiala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ihiala change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ihiala on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, against only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ihiala and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:35 PM |
Ihiala lies 363 km south of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Ihiala comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ihiala.
Finding the Qibla from Ihiala
The Qibla in Ihiala is at 60.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,946 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 60.8°.
Fasting hours in Ihiala during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ihiala, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:44 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:45 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.
Where Ihiala is located
Ihiala lies at 5.8548° N, 6.8594° E, in Anambra, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Ozubulu, 11 km away. Close by you will find Ozubulu (11 km), Oguta (17 km), and Nnewi (19 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ihiala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Anambra, Nigeria
- Population
- 83,265
- Coordinates
- 5.85475, 6.85944
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,946 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ihiala
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ihiala comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:03 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Ihiala, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Ihiala
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ihiala
When is Maghrib in Ihiala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:24 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ihiala differ from Abuja?
Yes. Ihiala is 363 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ihiala comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Ihiala?
The Qibla in Ihiala is 60.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,946 km away.
How long is the fast in Ihiala during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ihiala?
Fajr in Ihiala depends on the season: about 5:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.