City · Kwara State
Prayer times in Offa
Residents of and visitors to Offa can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Offa is a city in Nigeria, in Kwara State, with about 113,830 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Offa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Offa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Offa by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Offa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:08 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 36 min, compared with only 11 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Offa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:39 PM |
Offa is located 321 km west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Offa is called roughly 11 minutes later than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Offa.
Finding the Qibla from Offa
The Qibla in Offa is at 64.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,039 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 shows 64.7°.
Fasting hours in Offa during Ramadan
For those fasting in Offa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:50 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:52 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.
Where Offa is located
The coordinates of Offa are 8.1491° N and 4.7207° E. The nearest cities on our site are Oyan (12 km), Otan Ayegbaju (24 km), and Ila Orangun (25 km). Otan Ayegbaju, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Kwara State.
- Name
- Offa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kwara State, Nigeria
- Population
- 113,830
- Coordinates
- 8.14911, 4.72074
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,039 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Offa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Offa comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:13 PM instead of 4:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:49 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Offa, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Offa
- Oyan12 km · south-east
- Otan Ayegbaju24 km · south
- Ila Orangun25 km · south-east
- Ikirun27 km · south
- Oke Ila36 km · south-east
- Oke Mesi43 km · south-east
- Ilobu43 km · south-west
- Ilorin43 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Offa
Which calculation method is used for Offa?
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 Offa?
Fajr in Offa changes with the seasons: about 5:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Offa during Ramadan?
About 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Offa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:29 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Offa differ from Abuja?
Yes. Offa is 321 km from Abuja, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Offa comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Abuja.