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Prayer times in Awgu
Looking for the prayer times in Awgu? Below 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 Awgu, Enugu State. Every figure is computed for 6.0728° N, 7.4774° E, so the times reflect Awgu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Awgu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Awgu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Awgu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Awgu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 29 min, compared with only 11 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:32 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Awgu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
Awgu is located 332 km south of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Awgu practically coincides with Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Awgu.
Qibla direction in Awgu
The Qibla in Awgu is at 60.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,875 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 60.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Awgu
Fasting in Awgu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:42 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.
Awgu on the map
The coordinates of Awgu are 6.0728° N and 7.4774° E. The nearest cities on our site are Okigwe (31 km), Enugu (41 km), and Agulu (46 km). Okigwe, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Enugu State.
- Name
- Awgu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Enugu State, Nigeria
- Population
- 23,175
- Coordinates
- 6.07278, 7.47739
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,875 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Awgu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Awgu comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:00 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Awgu, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Awgu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Awgu
How long is the fast in Awgu during Ramadan?
About 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Awgu?
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.
Do prayer times in Awgu differ from Abuja?
Yes. Awgu is 332 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Awgu practically coincides with Abuja.
When is Maghrib in Awgu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Awgu?
Fajr in Awgu depends on the season: about 5:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.