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Prayer times in Ikeja
Looking for the adhan times in Ikeja? 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 Ikeja, Lagos. Every figure is computed for 6.5965° N, 3.3421° E, which means the times match Ikeja itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Ikeja today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ikeja
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ikeja by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ikeja on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, against only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:48 PM and 8:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ikeja and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:48 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 |
Ikeja is located 533 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Ikeja is called about 17 minutes later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ikeja.
Qibla direction in Ikeja
The Qibla in Ikeja is at 63.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,252 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Ikeja
Ramadan in Ikeja: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:57 PM, roughly 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Ikeja
Ikeja lies at 6.5965° N, 3.3421° E, in Lagos, in Nigeria. Nearby places include Agege (2 km), Akowonjo (4 km), and Alimosho (5 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ikeja
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Population
- 313,196
- Coordinates
- 6.59651, 3.34205
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,252 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ikeja
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ikeja comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:54 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Ikeja, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Ikeja
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ikeja
Which calculation method is used for Ikeja?
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 Ikeja?
Fajr in Ikeja 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.
When is Maghrib in Ikeja?
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.
Do prayer times in Ikeja differ from Abuja?
Yes. Ikeja is 533 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ikeja comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Ikeja?
The Qibla in Ikeja is 63.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,252 km away.