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Prayer times in Babana
Muslims living in Babana can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Babana is a city in Nigeria, in Niger State, with about 17,617 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Babana today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Babana
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Babana change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Babana move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:07 AM on 21 June and 5:42 AM on 21 December, a shift of 35 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:28 PM and 7:09 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 44 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 31 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
Babana is located 431 km west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Babana comes roughly 15 minutes later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Babana.
Finding the Qibla from Babana
The Qibla in Babana is at 67.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,028 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 67.8°.
Fasting hours in Babana during Ramadan
Fasting in Babana, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:51 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:55 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Babana
The coordinates of Babana are 10.4295° N and 3.8150° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kaiama (93 km), Ibeto (146 km), and Kisi (150 km). Kaiama, the nearest administrative centre, is 93 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Niger State.
- Name
- Babana
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niger State, Nigeria
- Population
- 17,617
- Coordinates
- 10.42949, 3.81495
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,028 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Babana
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Babana is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 65 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Babana, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Babana
Prayer times in Babana: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Babana?
The Qibla in Babana is 67.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,028 km away.
When is Maghrib in Babana?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:28 PM on 21 December and 7:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Babana during Ramadan?
About 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Babana?
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 Babana?
Fajr in Babana depends on the season: about 5:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.