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Prayer times in Illela
Looking for the prayer times in Illela? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Illela, Sokoto. Every figure is computed for 13.7306° N, 5.2978° E, which means the times match Illela itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Illela today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Illela prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Illela by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Illela move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:53 AM on 21 June and 5:41 AM on 21 December, a difference of 48 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:16 PM and 7:09 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 56 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 19 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:28 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Illela is called about 9 minutes later than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 17 minutes later than in the capital. Illela is 572 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Illela
The Qibla in Illela is at 71.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,750 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 71.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Illela
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Illela is around 5:42 AM and iftar at 6:42 PM, for a fast of 12 h 50 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:30 AM and iftar to 6:48 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Illela
The coordinates of Illela are 13.7306° N and 5.2978° E. The closest places on our site are Gwadabawa (42 km), Sokoto (75 km), and Argungu (138 km). Gwadabawa, the nearest administrative centre, is 42 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Sokoto.
- Name
- Illela
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sokoto, Nigeria
- Population
- 17,461
- Coordinates
- 13.73064, 5.29777
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 71.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,750 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Illela
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Illela takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 69 minutes around 21 June: 4:07 PM for the majority, 5:15 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Illela (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Illela
- Gwadabawa42 km · south
- Sokoto75 km · south
- Argungu138 km · south-west
- Talata Mafara153 km · south-east
- Moriki160 km · south-east
- Tambuwal163 km · south-west
- Gummi177 km · south
- Birnin Kebbi185 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Illela
What is the Qibla direction in Illela?
The Qibla in Illela is 71.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,750 km away.
Do prayer times in Illela differ from Abuja?
Yes. Illela is 572 km from Abuja, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Illela comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Abuja.
How long is the fast in Illela during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Illela?
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 Illela?
Fajr in Illela changes with the seasons: about 4:53 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.