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Prayer times in Nnewi
Residents of and visitors to Nnewi can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Nnewi is a city in Nigeria, in Anambra, with about 193,987 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Nnewi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nnewi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nnewi
It helps to know how prayer times in Nnewi move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:04 AM on 21 June and 5:22 AM on 21 December, a shift of 18 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:24 PM and 6:48 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 28 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 47 min around 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 | 5:28 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 | 4:01 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 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 | 3:52 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Nnewi is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Nnewi is 344 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nnewi
The Qibla in Nnewi is at 60.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,932 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 60.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Nnewi
For those fasting in Nnewi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:44 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:44 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.
Nnewi on the map
The coordinates of Nnewi are 6.0196° N and 6.9173° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ozubulu (10 km), Igbo-Ukwu (11 km), and Nkpor (17 km). Ozubulu, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Anambra.
- Name
- Nnewi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Anambra, Nigeria
- Population
- 193,987
- Coordinates
- 6.01962, 6.91729
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,932 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nnewi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nnewi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nnewi (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Nnewi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nnewi
When is Maghrib in Nnewi?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Nnewi?
The Qibla in Nnewi is 60.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,932 km away.
Do prayer times in Nnewi differ from Abuja?
Yes. Nnewi is 344 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Nnewi comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Abuja.
What time is Fajr in Nnewi?
Fajr in Nnewi changes with the seasons: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Nnewi?
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.