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Prayer times in Taraba State
This page gives today’s prayer times in Taraba State, a region of Nigeria, together with links to the 5 cities of Taraba State that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Jalingo; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Taraba State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Taraba State
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Taraba State
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Taraba State on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, against only 11 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:12 PM and 7:48 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Taraba State and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:12 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Taraba State is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Taraba State is 425 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Taraba State
The Qibla in Taraba State is at 62.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,349 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 62.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Taraba State
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Taraba State is around 5:13 AM and iftar at 6:23 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:05 AM and iftar to 6:26 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Taraba State is located
Taraba State is one of the regions of Nigeria. Its main city, Jalingo, lies at 8.8937° N, 11.3596° E. The region has 5 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Taraba State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Coordinates
- 8.89367, 11.35960
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,349 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Taraba State
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Taraba State takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Taraba State and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Taraba State
- Prayer times in Jalingo117,757
- Wukari92,933
- Salah times Ibi22,757
- Gembu19,881
- Prayer times in Beli17,467
Prayer times near Taraba State
- Adamawa128 km · east
- Gombe State157 km · north
- Bauchi229 km · north-west
- Plateau State294 km · north-west
- Nasarawa State316 km · west
- Yobe State324 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Taraba State
When is Fajr in Taraba State?
Fajr in Taraba State depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Taraba State?
The Qibla in Taraba State is 62.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,349 km away.
How long is the fast in Taraba State during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Taraba State?
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.
Do prayer times in Taraba State differ from Abuja?
Yes. Taraba State is 425 km from Abuja, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Taraba State comes about 15 minutes earlier than in Abuja.