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Prayer times in River Atuwara
This page shows today’s prayer times in River Atuwara, Ogun 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 the usual reference in Nigeria.
Today’s prayer times in River Atuwara
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for River Atuwara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in River Atuwara by season
Prayer times in River Atuwara vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:17 AM and Maghrib at 7:05 PM, for a day of 12 h 31 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:38 AM and Maghrib to 6:38 PM, and the day is just 11 h 44 min. That is a difference of 0 h 46 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:48 PM |
River Atuwara lies 547 km south-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in River Atuwara is called about 17 minutes later than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in River Atuwara.
Qibla direction in River Atuwara
In River Atuwara you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,267 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of River Atuwara 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 River Atuwara
Fasting in River Atuwara, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:58 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:59 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Where River Atuwara is located
River Atuwara lies at 6.6819° N, 3.1431° E, in Ogun State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Ota, 10 km away. Close by you will find Iyesi (5 km), Ota (10 km), and Ijoko (15 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- River Atuwara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ogun State, Nigeria
- Population
- 15,937
- Coordinates
- 6.68194, 3.14306
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,267 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in River Atuwara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in River Atuwara takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:18 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through River Atuwara, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near River Atuwara
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in River Atuwara
Which calculation method is used for River Atuwara?
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 River Atuwara?
Fajr in River Atuwara depends on the season: about 5:17 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in River Atuwara differ from Abuja?
Yes. River Atuwara is 547 km from Abuja, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in River Atuwara comes about 17 minutes later than in Abuja.
How long is the fast in River Atuwara during Ramadan?
About 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in River Atuwara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:38 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.