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Prayer times in Kaura Namoda
Looking for the adhan times in Kaura Namoda? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State. Every figure is computed for 12.5937° N, 6.5865° E, so the times reflect Kaura Namoda itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Kaura Namoda
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kaura Namoda prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Kaura Namoda change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kaura Namoda on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 52 min, against only 11 h 23 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:16 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kaura Namoda and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:25 PM |
Kaura Namoda is located 405 km north of Abuja, so Dhuhr in Kaura Namoda is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Abuja. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kaura Namoda.
Finding the Qibla from Kaura Namoda
In Kaura Namoda you pray towards the east, at an angle of 69.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,660 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kaura Namoda 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 Kaura Namoda
For those fasting in Kaura Namoda, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 12 h 52 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:44 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nigeria.
Where Kaura Namoda is located
The coordinates of Kaura Namoda are 12.5937° N and 6.5865° E. The nearest cities on our site are Moriki (33 km), Gusau (48 km), and Talata Mafara (57 km). Gusau, the nearest administrative centre, is 48 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Zamfara State.
- Name
- Kaura Namoda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zamfara State, Nigeria
- Population
- 69,725
- Coordinates
- 12.59371, 6.58648
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,660 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kaura Namoda
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kaura Namoda comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kaura Namoda and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kaura Namoda
- Moriki33 km · north
- Gusau48 km · south
- Talata Mafara57 km · west
- Katsina119 km · east
- Funtua143 km · south-east
- Malumfashi144 km · south-east
- Sokoto155 km · west
- Gwarzo165 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kaura Namoda
Do prayer times in Kaura Namoda differ from Abuja?
Yes. Kaura Namoda is 405 km from Abuja, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kaura Namoda comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Abuja.
How long is the fast in Kaura Namoda 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.
When is Maghrib in Kaura Namoda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:13 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kaura Namoda?
The Qibla in Kaura Namoda is 69.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,660 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kaura Namoda?
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.