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Prayer times in Ogoja
This page shows today’s salah times in Ogoja, Cross River State, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Nigeria.
Namaz times in Ogoja today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ogoja prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ogoja by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ogoja on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:55 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, against only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:26 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ogoja and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:26 PM |
Ogoja lies 303 km south-east of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Ogoja is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ogoja.
Finding the Qibla from Ogoja
The Qibla in Ogoja is at 60.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,716 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 60.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ogoja
Fasting in Ogoja, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:37 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Ogoja on the map
Ogoja lies at 6.6584° N, 8.7992° E, in Cross River State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Obudu, 40 km away. Close by you will find Obudu (40 km), Gboko (77 km), and Ikom (78 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ogoja
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cross River State, Nigeria
- Population
- 37,466
- Coordinates
- 6.65840, 8.79923
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,716 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ogoja
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ogoja comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:56 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Ogoja in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Prayer times in Ogoja: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Ogoja?
Fajr in Ogoja depends on the season: about 4:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ogoja?
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 is the Qibla direction in Ogoja?
The Qibla in Ogoja is 60.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,716 km away.
How long is the fast in Ogoja during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ogoja differ from Abuja?
Yes. Ogoja is 303 km from Abuja, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Ogoja is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Abuja.