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Prayer times in Bida
Looking for the adhan times in Bida? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bida, Niger State. Every figure is computed for 9.0804° N, 6.0099° E, which means the times match Bida itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Bida today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bida
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bida
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bida on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:33 PM and 8:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:28 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bida and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
Bida is located 163 km west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Bida is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bida.
Finding the Qibla from Bida
The Qibla in Bida is at 65.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,867 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 65.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bida
Ramadan in Bida: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:44 PM, about 12 h 59 min 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Bida
Bida lies at 9.0804° N, 6.0099° E, in Niger State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Patigi, 48 km away. Nearby places include Patigi (48 km), Lapai (62 km), and Baro (68 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bida
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niger State, Nigeria
- Population
- 400,000
- Coordinates
- 9.08044, 6.00990
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,867 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bida
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bida comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 4:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bida
What is the Qibla direction in Bida?
The Qibla in Bida is 65.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,867 km away.
Do prayer times in Bida differ from Abuja?
Yes. Bida is 163 km from Abuja, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Bida is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Abuja.
How long is the fast in Bida 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.
Which calculation method is used for Bida?
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 Bida?
Fajr in Bida changes with the seasons: about 5:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.