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Prayer times in Aku
Looking for the adhan times in Aku? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Aku, Enugu State. Every figure is computed for 6.7090° N, 7.3183° E, which means the times match Aku itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Aku
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Aku
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Aku change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Aku on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, compared with only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:31 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aku and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:31 PM |
Aku is located 262 km south of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Aku is called about 1 minute later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Aku.
Qibla in Aku and distance to Makkah
From Aku you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 61.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,856 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Aku 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.
Fasting hours in Aku during Ramadan
Fasting in Aku, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:43 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.
Where Aku is located
Aku is located at 6.7090° N, 7.3183° E, in Enugu State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Enugu-Ezike, 34 km away. Close by you will find Nsukka (19 km), Enugu-Ezike (34 km), and Enugu (36 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aku
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Enugu State, Nigeria
- Population
- 73,742
- Coordinates
- 6.70902, 7.31826
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 61.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,856 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aku
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aku is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 5:02 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 offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Aku and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Aku
- Nsukka19 km · north-east
- Enugu-Ezike34 km · north-east
- Enugu36 km · south-east
- Eha Amufu49 km · east
- Otukpa58 km · north-east
- Awka62 km · south-west
- Enugu-Ukwu69 km · south-west
- Awgu73 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aku
When is Fajr in Aku?
Fajr in Aku changes with the seasons: about 5:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Aku 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.
When is Maghrib in Aku?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Aku?
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 Aku?
The Qibla in Aku is 61.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,856 km away.