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Prayer times in Akowonjo
Looking for the adhan times in Akowonjo? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Akowonjo, Lagos. Every figure is computed for 6.6101° N, 3.3097° E, so the times reflect Akowonjo itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Akowonjo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Akowonjo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Akowonjo
Prayer times in Akowonjo change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:17 AM and Maghrib at 7:04 PM, giving a day of 12 h 30 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:37 AM and Maghrib to 6:37 PM, and the day is just 11 h 45 min. The difference 0 h 46 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
Akowonjo is located 535 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Akowonjo comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Akowonjo.
Qibla direction in Akowonjo
The Qibla in Akowonjo is at 63.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,254 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.5°.
Fasting hours in Akowonjo during Ramadan
Fasting in Akowonjo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:57 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:59 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Where Akowonjo is located
The coordinates of Akowonjo are 6.6101° N and 3.3097° E. The closest places on our site are Alimosho (less than 1 km), Agege (3 km), and Ikeja (4 km). Agege, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Lagos.
- Name
- Akowonjo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Population
- 308,900
- Coordinates
- 6.61012, 3.30968
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,254 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Akowonjo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Akowonjo takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:16 PM for the majority, 5:18 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Akowonjo
What is the Qibla direction in Akowonjo?
The Qibla in Akowonjo is 63.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,254 km away.
Do prayer times in Akowonjo differ from Abuja?
Yes. Akowonjo is 535 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Akowonjo is called about 17 minutes later than in Abuja.
When is Maghrib in Akowonjo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Akowonjo during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Akowonjo?
Fajr in Akowonjo depends on the season: about 5:17 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.