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Prayer times in Katsina State
This page gives today’s prayer times in Katsina State, a region of Nigeria, together with links to the 4 cities and towns of Katsina State that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Katsina; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Katsina State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Katsina State
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Katsina State by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Katsina State on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, against only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Katsina State and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Katsina State comes at almost exactly the same time as Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes later than in the capital. Katsina State is 437 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Katsina State and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Katsina State is at 70.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,541 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 70.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Katsina State
Fasting in Katsina State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:33 PM and imsak at 5:32 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Katsina State on the map
Katsina State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Katsina, is at 12.9908° N, 7.6018° 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. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Katsina State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 12.99082, 7.60177
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 70.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,541 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Katsina State
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Katsina State comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:06 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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Salah times across Katsina State
- Prayer times in Katsina670,000
- Funtua136,811
- Salah times Malumfashi70,709
- Daura25,289
Prayer times near Katsina State
- Zamfara State137 km · south-west
- Kano State148 km · south-east
- Jigawa State233 km · south-east
- Sokoto256 km · west
- Kaduna State275 km · south
- Plateau State368 km · south-east
Prayer times in Katsina State: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Katsina State?
The Qibla in Katsina State is 70.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,541 km away.
Do prayer times in Katsina State differ from Abuja?
Yes. Katsina State is 437 km from Abuja, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Katsina State comes at almost exactly the same time as Abuja.
When is Fajr in Katsina State?
Fajr in Katsina State changes with the seasons: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Katsina 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.
How long is the fast in Katsina State during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.