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Prayer times in Suleja
This page shows today’s salah times in Suleja, Niger State, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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.
Adhan times in Suleja today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Suleja prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Suleja by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Suleja on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:56 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 40 min, compared with only 11 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:28 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:24 PM and 12:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Suleja and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Suleja comes about 1 minute later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Suleja is 37 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Suleja
Qibla direction for Suleja: 64.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,746 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Suleja remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Suleja
Ramadan in Suleja: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, about 12 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Suleja on the map
Suleja lies at 9.1806° N, 7.1794° E, in Niger State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Kuje, 34 km away. Nearby places include Kuje (34 km), Abuja (37 km), and Lapai (69 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Suleja
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niger State, Nigeria
- Population
- 162,135
- Coordinates
- 9.18059, 7.17939
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,746 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Suleja
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Suleja is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:39 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 64 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Suleja 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 Suleja: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Suleja?
The Qibla in Suleja is 64.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,746 km away.
Do prayer times in Suleja differ from Abuja?
Yes. Suleja is 37 km from Abuja, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Suleja is called about 1 minute later than in Abuja.
When is Maghrib in Suleja?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:17 PM on 21 December and 6:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Suleja during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 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 Suleja?
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.