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Prayer times in Epe
Looking for the prayer times in Epe? Below 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 Epe, Lagos. Every figure is computed for 6.5841° N, 3.9834° E, which means the times match Epe itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Epe today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Epe prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Epe change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Epe move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:14 AM on 21 June and 5:35 AM on 21 December, a difference of 20 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:34 PM and 7:01 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 30 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 45 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:45 PM |
Epe lies 475 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Epe comes about 14 minutes later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Epe.
Qibla direction in Epe
Qibla direction for Epe: 63.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,189 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Epe is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Epe during Ramadan
Ramadan in Epe: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:55 PM, about 13 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Epe is located
Epe lies at 6.5841° N, 3.9834° E, in Lagos, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Ijebu Ode, 27 km away. Nearby places include Ijebu Ode (27 km), Ijebu-Igbo (43 km), and Sagamu (47 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Epe
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Population
- 84,711
- Coordinates
- 6.58412, 3.98336
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,189 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Epe
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Epe takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:13 PM for the majority, 5:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Epe (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Epe
- Ijebu Ode27 km · north
- Ijebu-Igbo43 km · north
- Sagamu47 km · north-west
- Iperu50 km · north-west
- Ebute Ikorodu55 km · west
- Lekki58 km · west
- Lagos67 km · west
- Shomolu67 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Epe
Which calculation method is used for Epe?
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 Epe 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.
What time is Fajr in Epe?
Fajr in Epe depends on the season: about 5:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Epe?
The Qibla in Epe is 63.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,189 km away.
Do prayer times in Epe differ from Abuja?
Yes. Epe is 475 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Epe is called roughly 14 minutes later than in Abuja.