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Prayer times in Shomolu
This page shows today’s salah times in Shomolu, Lagos, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Nigeria.
Adhan times in Shomolu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shomolu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shomolu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shomolu on four key 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 7:47 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shomolu 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 | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:03 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 | 12:44 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:47 PM |
Shomolu lies 533 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Shomolu comes about 16 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 should not be used in Shomolu.
Finding the Qibla from Shomolu
The Qibla in Shomolu is at 63.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,251 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 63.3°.
Fasting hours in Shomolu during Ramadan
For those fasting in Shomolu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts 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 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 Shomolu is located
The coordinates of Shomolu are 6.5389° N and 3.3742° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mushin (3 km), Oshodi (4 km), and Surulere (5 km). Mushin, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Lagos.
- Name
- Shomolu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Population
- 154,390
- Coordinates
- 6.53891, 3.37420
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,251 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shomolu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shomolu comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:54 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: 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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Prayer times in Shomolu: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Shomolu?
The Qibla in Shomolu is 63.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,251 km away.
When is Maghrib in Shomolu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shomolu differ from Abuja?
Yes. Shomolu is 533 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shomolu is called about 16 minutes later than in Abuja.
Which calculation method is used for Shomolu?
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.
When is Fajr in Shomolu?
Fajr in Shomolu 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.