Prayer times in Zaria
Kaduna State, Nigeria · زاريا
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10 Jumada al-Ula 1448
Next prayer Dhuhr 12:15
- Fajr
- SunriseSunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
- Imsak
- 04:58 (10 min before Fajr, local practice)
- Middle of the night
- 23:38
- Last third of the night
- 01:29
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Zaria: Fajr at 05:08, sunrise at 06:18, Dhuhr at 12:15, Asr at 15:35, Maghrib at 18:09 and Isha at 19:16 (method: Muslim World League).
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu 20 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:20 | 15:38 | 18:20 | 19:26 |
| 2 Fri 21 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:20 | 15:38 | 18:19 | 19:25 |
| 3 Sat 22 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:20 | 15:38 | 18:19 | 19:25 |
| 4 Sun 23 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:19 | 15:37 | 18:18 | 19:24 |
| 5 Mon 24 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:19 | 15:37 | 18:17 | 19:23 |
| 6 Tue 25 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:19 | 15:37 | 18:17 | 19:23 |
| 7 Wed 26 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:16 | 19:22 |
| 8 Thu 27 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:16 | 19:22 |
| 9 Fri 28 | 05:08 | 06:17 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:15 | 19:21 |
| 10 Sat 29 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:15 | 19:21 |
| 11 Sun 30 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:17 | 15:36 | 18:14 | 19:20 |
| 12 Mon 1 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:17 | 15:36 | 18:13 | 19:20 |
| 13 Tue 2 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:17 | 15:36 | 18:13 | 19:19 |
| 14 Wed 3 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:17 | 15:36 | 18:12 | 19:19 |
| 15 Thu 4 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:12 | 19:18 |
| 16 Fri 5 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:11 | 19:18 |
| 17 Sat 6 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:16 | 15:35 | 18:11 | 19:17 |
| 18 Sun 7 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:16 | 15:35 | 18:10 | 19:17 |
| 19 Mon 8 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:16 | 15:35 | 18:10 | 19:17 |
| 20 Tue 9 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:09 | 19:16 |
| 21 Wed 10 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:09 | 19:16 |
| 22 Thu 11 | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:09 | 19:15 |
| 23 Fri 12 | 05:09 | 06:19 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:08 | 19:15 |
| 24 Sat 13 | 05:09 | 06:19 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:08 | 19:15 |
| 25 Sun 14 | 05:09 | 06:19 | 12:15 | 15:34 | 18:07 | 19:14 |
| 26 Mon 15 | 05:09 | 06:19 | 12:15 | 15:34 | 18:07 | 19:14 |
| 27 Tue 16 | 05:09 | 06:19 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:07 | 19:14 |
| 28 Wed 17 | 05:09 | 06:19 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:06 | 19:14 |
| 29 Thu 18 | 05:09 | 06:20 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:06 | 19:13 |
| 30 Fri 19 | 05:09 | 06:20 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:06 | 19:13 |
| 31 Sat 20 | 05:09 | 06:20 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:05 | 19:13 |
Method: Muslim World League. Local time, daylight saving time included; the highlighted row is today.
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Qibla direction in Zaria
67.4° from north east-northeast
Distance to the Kaaba: 3,607 km along the shortest path (great circle).
Today the Sun does not line up with the qibla during daylight.
The Sun passes directly over Makkah on May 28, 2027 at 10:18 and on July 16, 2027 at 10:27 (local time): wherever it is daytime, shadows then point away from the qibla.
The year 2026 in Zaria
Time of the five prayers on every day of the year (method: Muslim World League).
- Fajr
- from 04:48 (May 30) to 05:41 (January 28)
- Dhuhr
- from 12:14 (October 27) to 12:45 (February 5)
- Asr
- from 15:33 (April 18) to 16:05 (February 7)
- Maghrib
- from 18:03 (November 8) to 18:57 (July 2)
- Isha
- from 19:12 (November 2) to 20:10 (June 29)
At 11.1° latitude, Zaria is close to the equator, so prayer times barely move. In 2026, Maghrib stays between 18:03 (November 8) and 18:57 (July 2), a spread of only 0 h 54 min over the whole year, and Fajr between 04:48 and 05:41.
Zaria does not change its clocks in 2026: prayer times drift from day to day without any jump.
In Zaria, daylight lasts 12 h 47 min on June 17, the longest day, and 11 h 29 min on January 1, the shortest.
What latitude changes in Zaria
At 11.1° latitude, the Sun sinks more than 18° below the horizon every night of the year: Fajr and Isha at 18° exist all year round in Zaria.
When the angle is not reached, the “Muslim World League” method uses the middle of the night: in 2026, the displayed Fajr comes from this rule on no day.
No national convention was found for Nigeria: times follow the most widely used method, Muslim World League (Fajr at 18°, Isha at 17°).
Methods side by side, October 21
| Method | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim World LeagueFajr 18°, Isha 17° | 05:08 | 06:18 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:09 | 19:16 |
| Egyptian General Authority of SurveyFajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° | 05:02 | 06:19 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:09 | 19:17 |
| Umm al-Qura (Makkah)Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after sunset, 90 + 30 min in Ramadan | 05:06 | 06:18 | 12:14 | 15:35 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
Differences between methods: the angle used for dawn and nightfall, safety minutes, the high-latitude rule. The highlighted row is the country’s method. How prayer times are calculated
Mosques in Zaria
The closest to the city centre.
- Masjid Ansarudeen Islamiyya 1.1 km from the centre
- Mosque in Zaria 5.6 km from the centre
- Zaria City New Central Mosque 5.8 km from the centre
Eid al-Fitr 2027 prayer in Zaria
Eid al-Fitr expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 (in 139 days); the date may shift by a day depending on the moon sighting. Sunrise that day in Zaria: 06:39.
The Eid prayer times of the mosques of Zaria are not known yet.
Ramadan 2027 in Zaria
Dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar: in Nigeria, the start of the month is set by sighting the crescent and may move by one day.
Friday
Friday, October 23: Dhuhr at 12:15. Each mosque sets the time of its sermon and Friday prayer.
Listen to the adhan
Adhan by Muhammad Ramadan Saad, from the recordings of the Adhan section.
The night in Zaria
Tonight, from sunset (18:08) to tomorrow’s Fajr (05:08): the middle of the night is at 23:38 and the last third begins at 01:29.
Cities near Zaria
Today’s Maghrib compared with Zaria, in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Zaria today?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Fajr is at 05:08 in Zaria and the sun rises at 06:18. Imsak, set by local practice 10 minutes before Fajr, is at 04:58. Method: Muslim World League.
What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Zaria?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Maghrib is at 18:09 in Zaria and Isha at 19:16.
Why do times differ from one app or mosque to another?
Because each method uses its own Sun angle for dawn and nightfall. Today in Zaria, Fajr ranges from 05:02 (Egyptian General Authority of Survey) to 05:08 (Muslim World League): 6 minutes apart depending on the method.
What is the qibla direction in Zaria?
The qibla is at 67.4° from true north, measured clockwise, towards the east-northeast. The Kaaba is 3,607 km from Zaria along the shortest path.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Zaria?
The first day of Ramadan is expected on Monday, February 8, 2027 (Umm al-Qura calendar), subject to crescent sighting, with imsak at 05:30 and iftar at 18:35 in Zaria. The last expected day of fasting is Monday, March 8, 2027; the fast lasts from 12 h 55 min to 13 h 09 min.
What time is Friday prayer in Zaria?
Friday, October 23, 2026, Dhuhr is at 12:15 in Zaria. The time of the sermon and Friday prayer is set by each mosque.