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Prayer times in Niger State
This page gives today’s prayer times in Niger State, a region of Nigeria, together with links to the 12 cities and towns of Niger State that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Minna; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Niger State
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Niger State prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Niger State by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Niger State on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:57 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:30 PM and 8:09 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Niger State and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
Niger State is located 121 km north-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Niger State is called about 4 minutes later than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Niger State.
Qibla direction in Niger State
The Qibla in Niger State is at 65.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,789 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Niger State
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Niger State is at about 5:33 AM and iftar at 6:41 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:24 AM and iftar to 6:45 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Niger State
Niger State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Minna, lies at 9.6152° N, 6.5478° E. The region has 12 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Niger State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 9.61524, 6.54776
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,789 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Niger State
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Niger State comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:07 PM instead of 4:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Niger State, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Niger State
- Prayer times in Minna425,000
- Bida400,000
- Salah times Suleja162,135
- Kontagora98,754
- Prayer times in Baro26,821
- Zungeru24,447
- Salah times Tegina24,037
- Mokwa21,128
- Prayer times in Babana17,617
- Rijau16,613
- Salah times Lapai16,442
- Ibeto15,565
Nearby cities to Niger State
- FCT121 km · south-east
- Kaduna State141 km · north-east
- Kogi State203 km · south
- Nasarawa State249 km · south-east
- Kwara State253 km · south-west
- Plateau State259 km · east
Prayer times in Niger State: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Niger State?
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 Maghrib in Niger State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:19 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Niger State during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Niger State differ from Abuja?
Yes. Niger State is 121 km from Abuja, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Niger State is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Abuja.
When is Fajr in Niger State?
Fajr in Niger State changes with the seasons: about 4:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.