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Prayer times in Imo State
This page gives today’s prayer times in Imo State, a region of Nigeria, together with links to the 4 cities and towns of Imo State that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Owerri; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Imo State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Imo State prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Imo State
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Imo State on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:24 PM and 12:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Imo State and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:35 PM |
Imo State lies 401 km south of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Imo State is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Imo State.
Qibla direction in Imo State
The Qibla in Imo State is at 60.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,950 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 60.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Imo State
Fasting in Imo State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:44 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:44 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.
Imo State on the map
Imo State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Owerri, lies at 5.4836° N, 7.0333° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Imo State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 5.48363, 7.03325
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,950 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Imo State
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Imo State comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:02 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:39 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Imo State and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Imo State
- Prayer times in Owerri545,000
- Okigwe115,499
- Salah times Nkwerre62,973
- Oguta21,639
Prayer times near Imo State
- Abia State51 km · east
- Rivers State79 km · south
- Anambra81 km · north
- Delta86 km · north-west
- Bayelsa State105 km · south-west
- Akwa Ibom State111 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Imo State
When is Fajr in Imo State?
Fajr in Imo State changes with the seasons: about 5:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Imo State?
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 Imo State differ from Abuja?
Yes. Imo State is 401 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Imo State comes about 2 minutes later than in Abuja.
When is Maghrib in Imo State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:24 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Imo State?
The Qibla in Imo State is 60.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,950 km away.