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Prayer times in Ise-Ekiti
Muslims living in Ise-Ekiti can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ise-Ekiti is a city in Nigeria, in Ekiti State, with about 190,063 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Ise-Ekiti today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ise-Ekiti
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ise-Ekiti
It is useful to know how prayer times in Ise-Ekiti move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:07 AM on 21 June and 5:30 AM on 21 December, a difference of 24 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:27 PM and 6:57 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 33 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 42 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:38 PM |
Ise-Ekiti lies 289 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Ise-Ekiti is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ise-Ekiti.
Qibla direction in Ise-Ekiti
From Ise-Ekiti you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,003 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ise-Ekiti 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 Ise-Ekiti
For those fasting in Ise-Ekiti, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:48 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 13 h 02 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:50 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Where Ise-Ekiti is located
The coordinates of Ise-Ekiti are 7.4648° N and 5.4233° E. The nearest cities on our site are Emure-Ekiti (5 km), Ikere-Ekiti (22 km), and Ado-Ekiti (28 km). Emure-Ekiti, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Ekiti State.
- Name
- Ise-Ekiti
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Population
- 190,063
- Coordinates
- 7.46478, 5.42333
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,003 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ise-Ekiti
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ise-Ekiti is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:07 PM for the majority, 5:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ise-Ekiti and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ise-Ekiti
- Emure-Ekiti5 km · south-east
- Ikere-Ekiti22 km · west
- Ado-Ekiti28 km · north-west
- Akure35 km · south-west
- Owo35 km · south-east
- Ikare37 km · east
- Igede-Ekiti40 km · north-west
- Igbara-Odo40 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ise-Ekiti
What is the Qibla direction in Ise-Ekiti?
The Qibla in Ise-Ekiti is 63.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,003 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ise-Ekiti?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:27 PM on 21 December and 6:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ise-Ekiti differ from Abuja?
Yes. Ise-Ekiti is 289 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ise-Ekiti comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Abuja.
What time is Fajr in Ise-Ekiti?
Fajr in Ise-Ekiti changes with the seasons: about 5:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ise-Ekiti?
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.