City · Nasarawa State
Prayer times in Nasarawa
This page shows today’s salah times in Nasarawa, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Nigeria.
Today’s prayer times in Nasarawa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nasarawa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nasarawa change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nasarawa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:55 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, against only 11 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:27 PM and 8:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nasarawa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
Nasarawa is located 62 km south of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Nasarawa is called about 1 minute earlier 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 Nasarawa.
Qibla in Nasarawa and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Nasarawa: 63.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,724 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nasarawa remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Nasarawa during Ramadan
Ramadan in Nasarawa: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:27 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:38 PM, about 13 h of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Nasarawa on the map
The coordinates of Nasarawa are 8.5390° N and 7.7082° E. The closest places on our site are Keffi (39 km), Abuja (62 km), and Kuje (65 km). Keffi, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Nasarawa State.
- Name
- Nasarawa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nasarawa State, Nigeria
- Population
- 30,949
- Coordinates
- 8.53895, 7.70821
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,724 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nasarawa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nasarawa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 63 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:02 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Nasarawa and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nasarawa
When is Maghrib in Nasarawa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 December and 6:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Nasarawa differ from Abuja?
Yes. Nasarawa is 62 km from Abuja, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Nasarawa comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Abuja.
What time is Fajr in Nasarawa?
Fajr in Nasarawa changes with the seasons: about 4:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Nasarawa during Ramadan?
About 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Nasarawa?
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.