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Prayer times in Zungeru
This page shows today’s salah times in Zungeru, Niger State, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Nigeria.
Salah times in Zungeru today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Zungeru prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zungeru change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Zungeru move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:59 AM on 21 June and 5:31 AM on 21 December, a shift of 33 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:20 PM and 6:58 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 42 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 33 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Zungeru is called about 5 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. Zungeru is 169 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Zungeru
The Qibla in Zungeru is at 66.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,820 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 66.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Zungeru
For those fasting in Zungeru, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:42 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:46 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.
Zungeru on the map
The coordinates of Zungeru are 9.8073° N and 6.1524° E. The closest places on our site are Tegina (30 km), Minna (48 km), and Bida (82 km). Minna, the nearest administrative centre, is 48 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Niger State.
- Name
- Zungeru
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niger State, Nigeria
- Population
- 24,447
- Coordinates
- 9.80726, 6.15238
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,820 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zungeru
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Zungeru comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 4:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zungeru and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Zungeru
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zungeru
Which calculation method is used for Zungeru?
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.
Do prayer times in Zungeru differ from Abuja?
Yes. Zungeru is 169 km from Abuja, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Zungeru comes about 5 minutes later than in Abuja.
How long is the fast in Zungeru during Ramadan?
About 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Zungeru?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Zungeru?
The Qibla in Zungeru is 66.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,820 km away.