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Prayer times in Kwara State
This page gives today’s prayer times in Kwara State, a region of Nigeria, together with links to the 8 cities of Kwara State that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Ilorin; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Kwara State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kwara State
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kwara State
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kwara State on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:08 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, against only 11 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:40 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kwara State and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:40 PM |
Kwara State is located 330 km west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Kwara State is called about 12 minutes later 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 should not be used in Kwara State.
Qibla direction in Kwara State
The Qibla in Kwara State is at 65.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,041 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 65.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kwara State
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kwara State is around 5:40 AM and iftar at 6:50 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:32 AM and iftar to 6:53 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Kwara State is located
Kwara State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Ilorin, lies at 8.4966° N, 4.5421° E. The region has 8 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kwara State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 8.49664, 4.54214
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,041 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kwara State
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kwara State comes roughly 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:14 PM instead of 4:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:49 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Kwara State 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 in the cities of Kwara State
- Prayer times in Ilorin1,080,000
- Offa113,830
- Salah times Lafiagi102,779
- Patigi28,285
- Prayer times in Okuta26,589
- Kaiama21,897
- Salah times Jebba21,488
- Bode Saadu16,619
Nearby cities to Kwara State
- Osun State81 km · south
- Ekiti State123 km · south-east
- Oyo State143 km · south-west
- Ondo State156 km · south-east
- Ogun State199 km · south-west
- Lagos249 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kwara State
Do prayer times in Kwara State differ from Abuja?
Yes. Kwara State is 330 km from Abuja, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kwara State comes about 12 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Kwara State?
The Qibla in Kwara State is 65.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,041 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kwara 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 Kwara State during Ramadan?
About 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kwara State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:29 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.