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Prayer times in Delta
Salah times in Delta (Nigeria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Delta has 8 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Delta
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Delta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Delta change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Delta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 29 min, against only 11 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Delta and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:35 PM |
Delta is located 329 km south of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Delta comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Delta.
Qibla direction in Delta
The Qibla in Delta is at 61.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,940 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 61.2°.
Fasting hours in Delta during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Delta is at about 5:29 AM and iftar at 6:44 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:23 AM and iftar to 6:45 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Delta is located
Delta is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Asaba, is at 6.1982° N, 6.7319° E. The region has 8 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Delta
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 6.19824, 6.73187
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 61.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,940 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Delta
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Delta comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:03 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Delta (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Salah times across Delta
- Prayer times in Warri910,000
- Sapele305,000
- Salah times Ughelli79,986
- Asaba73,374
- Prayer times in Agbor67,610
- Ogwashi-Uku26,137
- Salah times Kwale20,226
- Burutu16,410
Nearby cities to Delta
- Anambra38 km · east
- Imo State86 km · south-east
- Enugu State89 km · east
- Abia State113 km · south-east
- Edo State123 km · west
- Bayelsa State150 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Delta
How long is the fast in Delta during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Delta differ from Abuja?
Yes. Delta is 329 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Delta is called about 3 minutes later than in Abuja.
When is Fajr in Delta?
Fajr in Delta changes with the seasons: about 5:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Delta?
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 Delta?
The Qibla in Delta is 61.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,940 km away.