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Prayer times in Kafanchan
This page shows today’s salah times in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Nigeria.
Adhan times in Kafanchan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kafanchan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kafanchan
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kafanchan move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:51 AM on 21 June and 5:22 AM on 21 December, a difference of 32 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:12 PM and 6:49 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 41 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 34 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:23 PM |
Kafanchan is located 105 km north-east of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Kafanchan is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kafanchan.
Qibla direction in Kafanchan
The Qibla in Kafanchan is at 64.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,616 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 64.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Kafanchan
Ramadan in Kafanchan: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:26 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:34 PM, about 12 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Kafanchan
The coordinates of Kafanchan are 9.5813° N and 8.2926° E. The closest places on our site are Kagoro (11 km), Kachia (49 km), and Bukuru (67 km). Kachia, the nearest administrative centre, is 49 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Kaduna State.
- Name
- Kafanchan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kaduna State, Nigeria
- Population
- 79,522
- Coordinates
- 9.58126, 8.29260
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,616 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kafanchan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kafanchan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Kafanchan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kafanchan
What is the Qibla direction in Kafanchan?
The Qibla in Kafanchan is 64.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,616 km away.
What time is Fajr in Kafanchan?
Fajr in Kafanchan changes with the seasons: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kafanchan?
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.
When is Maghrib in Kafanchan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 December and 6:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kafanchan differ from Abuja?
Yes. Kafanchan is 105 km from Abuja, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Kafanchan comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Abuja.