Regional capital · Katsina State
Prayer times in Katsina
Residents of and visitors to Katsina can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Katsina is a regional capital in Nigeria, in Katsina State, with about 670,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Katsina today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Katsina
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Katsina
It is useful to know how prayer times in Katsina move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:45 AM on 21 June and 5:30 AM on 21 December, a difference of 45 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:08 PM and 6:58 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 54 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 22 min around 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 | 5:24 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 |
Katsina lies 437 km north of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Katsina 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 Katsina.
Qibla direction in Katsina
The Qibla in Katsina is at 70.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,541 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 70.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Katsina
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Katsina is at about 5:32 AM and iftar at 6:33 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 51 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:21 AM and iftar to 6:39 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Katsina is located
Katsina lies at 12.9908° N, 7.6018° E, in Katsina State, in Nigeria. Close by you will find Daura (78 km), Kaura Namoda (119 km), and Moriki (121 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Katsina
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Katsina State, Nigeria
- Population
- 670,000
- 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
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Katsina comes roughly 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:06 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:37 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Katsina (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Katsina
- Daura78 km · east
- Kaura Namoda119 km · west
- Moriki121 km · west
- Gwarzo125 km · south
- Malumfashi134 km · south
- Gusau137 km · south-west
- Kano148 km · south-east
- Funtua166 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Katsina
What time is Fajr in Katsina?
Fajr in Katsina 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?
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 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Katsina?
The Qibla in Katsina is 70.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,541 km away.
When is Maghrib in Katsina?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.