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Prayer times in Tambuwal
Residents of and visitors to Tambuwal can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Tambuwal is a city in Nigeria, in Sokoto, with about 20,932 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Tambuwal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Tambuwal prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tambuwal by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tambuwal on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:59 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 51 min, against only 11 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:33 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tambuwal and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:33 PM |
Tambuwal is located 485 km north-west of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Tambuwal comes roughly 11 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 is not accurate in Tambuwal.
Finding the Qibla from Tambuwal
From Tambuwal you face towards the east, at an angle of 70.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,865 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tambuwal 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 Tambuwal
For those fasting in Tambuwal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:46 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 12 h 52 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:51 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.
Tambuwal on the map
Tambuwal is located at 12.4059° N, 4.6461° E, in Sokoto, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Jega, 35 km away. Nearby places include Jega (35 km), Argungu (40 km), and Birnin Kebbi (49 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tambuwal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sokoto, Nigeria
- Population
- 20,932
- Coordinates
- 12.40592, 4.64605
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 70.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,865 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tambuwal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tambuwal is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 67 minutes around 21 June: 4:10 PM for the majority, 5:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Tambuwal and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tambuwal
How long is the fast in Tambuwal during Ramadan?
About 12 h 52 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 Tambuwal?
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 Tambuwal?
Fajr in Tambuwal depends on the season: about 4:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Tambuwal differ from Abuja?
Yes. Tambuwal is 485 km from Abuja, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Tambuwal comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Abuja.
When is Maghrib in Tambuwal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 7:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.