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Prayer times in Daura
Looking for the prayer times in Daura? 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 Daura, Yobe State. Every figure is computed for 11.5541° N, 11.4060° E, so the times reflect Daura itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Daura today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Daura
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Daura change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Daura move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:34 AM on 21 June and 5:13 AM on 21 December, a shift of 39 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:56 PM and 6:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 48 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 27 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 | 5:09 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:29 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Abuja, Dhuhr in Daura is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Abuja, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes earlier than in the capital. Daura is 510 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Daura and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Daura is at 66.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,216 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 66.4°.
Fasting hours in Daura during Ramadan
For those fasting in Daura, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:20 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 54 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:25 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.
About Daura
Daura lies at 11.5541° N, 11.4060° E, in Yobe State, in Nigeria. The nearest administrative centre is Potiskum, 40 km away. Nearby places include Potiskum (40 km), Nafada (52 km), and Damaturu (64 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Daura
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yobe State, Nigeria
- Population
- 78,277
- Coordinates
- 11.55410, 11.40600
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,216 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Daura
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Daura comes about 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:22 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Daura (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Daura
What is the Qibla direction in Daura?
The Qibla in Daura is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,216 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Daura?
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 Daura differ from Abuja?
Yes. Daura is 510 km from Abuja, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Daura comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Abuja.
When is Fajr in Daura?
Fajr in Daura depends on the season: about 4:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Daura?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 6:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.