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Prayer times in Sokoto
This page gives today’s prayer times in Sokoto, a region of Nigeria, together with links to the 4 cities of Sokoto that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Sokoto; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Sokoto today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sokoto
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Sokoto by season
Prayer times in Sokoto vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:55 AM and Maghrib at 7:08 PM, for a day of 12 h 54 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:40 AM and Maghrib to 6:18 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 22 min. The difference 1 h 32 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:29 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Sokoto is called about 9 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes later than in the capital. Sokoto is 509 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Sokoto
The Qibla in Sokoto is at 70.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,779 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 70.9°.
Fasting hours in Sokoto during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sokoto, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:43 PM and imsak at 5:41 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:49 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
About Sokoto
Sokoto is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Sokoto, lies at 13.0627° N, 5.2432° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Sokoto
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 13.06269, 5.24322
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 70.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,779 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sokoto
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sokoto comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:15 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:47 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Sokoto in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times in the cities of Sokoto
- Prayer times in Sokoto1,040,000
- Tambuwal20,932
- Salah times Gwadabawa17,486
- Illela17,461
Nearby cities to Sokoto
- Kebbi132 km · south-west
- Zamfara State183 km · south-east
- Katsina State256 km · east
- Kaduna State370 km · south-east
- Kano State374 km · east
- Niger State409 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sokoto
How long is the fast in Sokoto during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sokoto differ from Abuja?
Yes. Sokoto is 509 km from Abuja, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sokoto comes about 9 minutes later than in Abuja.
What is the Qibla direction in Sokoto?
The Qibla in Sokoto is 70.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,779 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sokoto?
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 Sokoto?
Fajr in Sokoto changes with the seasons: about 4:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.