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Prayer times in Ajaokuta
Looking for the adhan times in Ajaokuta? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Every figure is computed for 7.5623° N, 6.6550° E, so the times reflect Ajaokuta itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Ajaokuta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ajaokuta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ajaokuta
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ajaokuta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, compared with only 11 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:33 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ajaokuta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 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 | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Ajaokuta is called about 3 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Ajaokuta is 190 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Ajaokuta
In Ajaokuta you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,877 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ajaokuta and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Ajaokuta
For those fasting in Ajaokuta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:43 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 13 h 02 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:45 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Ajaokuta
The coordinates of Ajaokuta are 7.5623° N and 6.6550° E. The closest places on our site are Lokoja (28 km), Okene (46 km), and Ogaminana (48 km). Lokoja, the nearest administrative centre, is 28 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Kogi State.
- Name
- Ajaokuta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kogi State, Nigeria
- Population
- 15,144
- Coordinates
- 7.56229, 6.65497
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,877 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ajaokuta
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ajaokuta comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:05 PM instead of 4:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 the mosque.
Prayer times near Ajaokuta
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ajaokuta
Do prayer times in Ajaokuta differ from Abuja?
Yes. Ajaokuta is 190 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ajaokuta comes about 3 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Ajaokuta?
The Qibla in Ajaokuta is 63.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,877 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ajaokuta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:22 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 Ajaokuta?
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 Ajaokuta?
Fajr in Ajaokuta changes with the seasons: 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.