Regional capital · Plateau State
Prayer times in Jos
This page shows today’s salah times in Jos, Plateau 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Nigeria.
Prayer times in Jos today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Jos
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jos change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jos on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:47 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, against only 11 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jos and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Jos is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Jos is 181 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Jos and distance to Makkah
In Jos you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 65.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,541 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Jos and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Jos
For those fasting in Jos, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:35 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.
Where Jos is located
Jos lies at 9.9285° N, 8.8921° E, in Plateau State, in Nigeria. Nearby places include Bukuru (15 km), Lere (62 km), and Kagoro (66 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jos
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Plateau State, Nigeria
- Population
- 1,040,000
- Coordinates
- 9.92849, 8.89212
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,541 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jos
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Jos takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 4:58 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Jos (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Jos
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jos
How long is the fast in Jos during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Jos?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Jos?
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 Jos?
Fajr in Jos changes with the seasons: about 4:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Jos differ from Abuja?
Yes. Jos is 181 km from Abuja, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Jos is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Abuja.