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Prayer times in Oguta
Looking for the prayer times in Oguta? 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 Oguta, Imo State. Every figure is computed for 5.7104° N, 6.8094° E, which means the times match Oguta itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Oguta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Oguta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Oguta
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Oguta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, against only 11 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oguta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:35 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Oguta comes about 3 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Oguta is 380 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Oguta
Qibla direction for Oguta: 60.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,959 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Oguta remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Oguta
Ramadan in Oguta: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:44 PM, about 13 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 6 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Oguta on the map
Oguta is located at 5.7104° N, 6.8094° E, in Imo State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Ihiala, 17 km away. Nearby places include Ihiala (17 km), Ozubulu (28 km), and Nkwerre (33 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Oguta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Imo State, Nigeria
- Population
- 21,639
- Coordinates
- 5.71044, 6.80936
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,959 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Oguta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Oguta takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 5:03 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Oguta, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Oguta
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Oguta
When is Maghrib in Oguta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:25 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 Oguta?
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 Oguta?
The Qibla in Oguta is 60.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,959 km away.
Do prayer times in Oguta differ from Abuja?
Yes. Oguta is 380 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Oguta comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Abuja.
What time is Fajr in Oguta?
Fajr in Oguta changes with the seasons: about 5:05 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.