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Prayer times in Oshodi
Residents of and visitors to Oshodi can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Oshodi is a city in Nigeria, in Lagos, with about 170,870 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Oshodi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Oshodi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Oshodi change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Oshodi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, compared with only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:48 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oshodi 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 | 8:15 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 |
Oshodi lies 535 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Oshodi comes about 17 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 Oshodi.
Qibla direction in Oshodi
The Qibla in Oshodi is at 63.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,253 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 63.4°.
Fasting hours in Oshodi during Ramadan
Fasting in Oshodi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 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 6:58 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Oshodi
Oshodi is located at 6.5550° N, 3.3436° E, in Lagos, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Mushin, 3 km away. Close by you will find Mushin (3 km), Shomolu (4 km), and Ikeja (5 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Oshodi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Population
- 170,870
- Coordinates
- 6.55504, 3.34363
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,253 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Oshodi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Oshodi is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:16 PM for the majority, 5:17 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Oshodi, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Oshodi
Prayer times in Oshodi: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Oshodi 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 Maghrib in Oshodi?
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 Oshodi differ from Abuja?
Yes. Oshodi is 535 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Oshodi is called roughly 17 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Oshodi?
The Qibla in Oshodi is 63.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,253 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Oshodi?
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.