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Prayer times in Kogi State
Salah times in Kogi State (Nigeria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kogi State has 8 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Kogi State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kogi State prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kogi State by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kogi State on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, against only 11 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:32 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kogi State and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Kogi State is called about 3 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Kogi State is 163 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Kogi State
Qibla direction for Kogi State: 63.3° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,857 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kogi State is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Kogi State
Fasting in Kogi State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:42 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 13 h 02 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:45 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Where Kogi State is located
Kogi State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Lokoja, lies at 7.7969° N, 6.7405° E. The region has 8 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kogi State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 7.79688, 6.74048
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,857 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kogi State
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kogi State comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:05 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kogi State and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Kogi State
- Prayer times in Okene479,178
- Ogaminana84,373
- Salah times Idah68,703
- Lokoja60,579
- Prayer times in Kabba49,869
- Egbe17,612
- Salah times Ajaokuta15,144
- Isanlu-Itedoijowa15,087
Prayer times near Kogi State
- FCT163 km · north-east
- Ekiti State169 km · west
- Enugu State172 km · south-east
- Delta178 km · south
- Anambra180 km · south
- Ondo State181 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kogi State
When is Maghrib in Kogi State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kogi 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.
What time is Fajr in Kogi State?
Fajr in Kogi State depends on the season: about 5:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kogi State differ from Abuja?
Yes. Kogi State is 163 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Kogi State is called about 3 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Kogi State?
The Qibla in Kogi State is 63.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,857 km away.