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Prayer times in Lapai
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lapai, Niger State, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Nigeria.
Salah times in Lapai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lapai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Lapai change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lapai on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:59 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, against only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:31 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lapai 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 | 3:56 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:08 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 | 5:28 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
Lapai is located 101 km west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Lapai is called roughly 4 minutes later 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 is not accurate in Lapai.
Finding the Qibla from Lapai
From Lapai you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 65.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,813 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lapai 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.
Fasting hours in Lapai during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Lapai is around 5:33 AM and iftar at 6:42 PM, for a fast of 12 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:24 AM and iftar to 6:45 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Lapai is located
Lapai is located at 9.0444° N, 6.5709° E, in Niger State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Bida, 62 km away. Nearby places include Baro (51 km), Bida (62 km), and Minna (64 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lapai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niger State, Nigeria
- Population
- 16,442
- Coordinates
- 9.04439, 6.57089
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,813 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lapai
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lapai comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:07 PM instead of 4:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Lapai (UTC+1), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lapai
Which calculation method is used for Lapai?
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 Lapai?
Fajr in Lapai changes with the seasons: about 4:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Lapai differ from Abuja?
Yes. Lapai is 101 km from Abuja, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Lapai is called about 4 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Lapai?
The Qibla in Lapai is 65.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,813 km away.
How long is the fast in Lapai during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.