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Prayer times in Ughelli
This page shows today’s salah times in Ughelli, Delta, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 commonly used in Nigeria.
Adhan times in Ughelli today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ughelli
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ughelli
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ughelli on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:08 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, against only 11 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 8:03 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:28 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ughelli and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Ughelli is called about 6 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. Ughelli is 429 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Ughelli
From Ughelli you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 60.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,049 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ughelli 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ughelli
For those fasting in Ughelli, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:48 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:48 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 Ughelli is located
Ughelli lies at 5.4896° N, 6.0041° E, in Delta, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Warri, 28 km away. Nearby places include Warri (28 km), Kwale (53 km), and Burutu (57 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
- Ughelli
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Delta, Nigeria
- Population
- 79,986
- Coordinates
- 5.48956, 6.00407
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,049 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ughelli
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ughelli takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:44 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:05 PM for the majority, 5:06 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ughelli and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Ughelli: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Ughelli differ from Abuja?
Yes. Ughelli is 429 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ughelli is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Abuja.
How long is the fast in Ughelli 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 Ughelli?
Fajr in Ughelli changes with the seasons: about 5:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ughelli?
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 Ughelli?
The Qibla in Ughelli is 60.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,049 km away.