Prayer Times in Nigeria Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 8 cities in Nigeria, using the Muslim World League method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja Nigeria | 5:08 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Ibadan Nigeria | 5:21 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Ilorin Nigeria | 5:19 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:28 PM |
| Kaduna Nigeria | 5:09 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Kano Nigeria | 5:06 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Lagos Nigeria | 5:22 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Maiduguri Nigeria | 4:47 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Sokoto Nigeria | 5:20 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:21 PM |
How prayer times vary across Nigeria
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Maiduguri (4:47 AM) and latest in Lagos (5:22 AM), a spread of 35 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 5:43 PM in Maiduguri to 6:27 PM in Lagos. All of these cities share one time zone, so the differences come only from where each city lies.
Calculation method used in Nigeria
The Muslim World League angles are the common default in Nigeria, and the Maliki school, which shares the standard Asr time, is the majority practice.
- Method: Muslim World League, with Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zone
- West Africa Time (UTC+1 today): Abuja, Ibadan, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Maiduguri, Sokoto
First day of Ramadan 2027 in Nigeria
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja | 5:39 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 59m |
| Ibadan | 5:51 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 03m |
| Ilorin | 5:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 00m |
| Kaduna | 5:40 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 57m |
| Kano | 5:37 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 53m |
| Lagos | 5:53 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 04m |
| Maiduguri | 5:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 53m |
| Sokoto | 5:51 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 52m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in Nigeria?
The Muslim World League angles are the common default in Nigeria, and the Maliki school, which shares the standard Asr time, is the majority practice. This page and every city page use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across Nigeria?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Maiduguri and latest in Lagos by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 5:43 PM in Maiduguri to 6:27 PM in Lagos.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Nigeria?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.