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Prayer times in Akwanga
This page shows today’s prayer times in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Nigeria.
Namaz times in Akwanga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Akwanga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Akwanga
Prayer times in Akwanga change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:52 AM and Maghrib at 6:47 PM, for a day of 12 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:21 AM and Maghrib to 6:13 PM, and the day is just 11 h 36 min. That is a difference of 1 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Akwanga comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Akwanga is 101 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Akwanga and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Akwanga: 63.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,637 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Akwanga is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Akwanga
For those fasting in Akwanga, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 5:25 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Akwanga
The coordinates of Akwanga are 8.9108° N and 8.4066° E. The closest places on our site are Wamba (22 km), Lafia (48 km), and Doma (58 km). Wamba, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Nasarawa State.
- Name
- Akwanga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nasarawa State, Nigeria
- Population
- 15,985
- Coordinates
- 8.91077, 8.40655
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,637 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Akwanga
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Akwanga is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 4:59 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Akwanga and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Akwanga: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Akwanga during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Akwanga differ from Abuja?
Yes. Akwanga is 101 km from Abuja, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Akwanga comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Abuja.
Which calculation method is used for Akwanga?
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 Akwanga?
Fajr in Akwanga depends on the season: about 4:52 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Akwanga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:13 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.