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Prayer times in Ogun State

Prayer times in Ogun State (Nigeria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ogun State has 12 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Ogun State

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Abeokuta, the main city of Ogun State. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Nigeria we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Ogun State prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Ogun State change through the year

It helps to know how prayer times in Ogun State move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:16 AM on 21 June and 5:38 AM on 21 December, a difference of 23 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:36 PM and 7:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 32 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 43 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Ogun State (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:42 AM6:51 AM12:54 PM4:06 PM6:57 PM8:03 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice5:16 AM6:32 AM12:48 PM4:16 PM7:05 PM8:17 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:27 AM6:36 AM12:39 PM3:51 PM6:42 PM7:47 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:38 AM6:53 AM12:45 PM4:06 PM6:36 PM7:47 PM

Ogun State lies 503 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Ogun State is called roughly 17 minutes later than in Abuja. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ogun State.

Finding the Qibla from Ogun State

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Qibla direction for Ogun State: 64.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,224 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ogun State is the easiest reference.

Suhoor and iftar times in Ogun State

For those fasting in Ogun State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:57 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:58 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.

About Ogun State

Ogun State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Abeokuta, is at 7.1557° N, 3.3451° E. The region has 12 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Ogun State
Type
Region
Part of
Nigeria
Coordinates
7.15571, 3.34509
Time zone
UTC+1
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
64.1° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,224 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Ogun State

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ogun State is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:16 PM for the majority, 5:18 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.

Cities and towns in Ogun State

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Prayer times in Ogun State: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Ogun State?

The Qibla in Ogun State is 64.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,224 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Ogun State?

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 Fajr in Ogun State?

Fajr in Ogun State changes with the seasons: about 5:16 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

When is Maghrib in Ogun State?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:36 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in Ogun State differ from Abuja?

Yes. Ogun State is 503 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ogun State comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Abuja.

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