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Prayer times in Kontagora
Looking for the adhan times in Kontagora? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kontagora, Niger State. Every figure is computed for 10.4032° N, 5.4708° E, which means the times match Kontagora itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kontagora today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kontagora
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kontagora change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kontagora on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:00 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, against only 11 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:33 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kontagora and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Kontagora comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. Kontagora is 268 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Kontagora
In Kontagora you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 67.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,862 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kontagora and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kontagora
For those fasting in Kontagora, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:45 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:49 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 Kontagora
Kontagora is located at 10.4032° N, 5.4708° E, in Niger State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Rijau, 81 km away. Close by you will find Ibeto (37 km), Rijau (81 km), and Tegina (87 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kontagora
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niger State, Nigeria
- Population
- 98,754
- Coordinates
- 10.40319, 5.47080
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,862 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kontagora
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kontagora comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:12 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Kontagora in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Kontagora: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Kontagora?
Fajr in Kontagora changes with the seasons: about 5:00 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kontagora during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Kontagora?
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 Kontagora?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:22 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kontagora?
The Qibla in Kontagora is 67.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,862 km away.