Benin City Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Benin City, Nigeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Benin City
- Fajr: 5:14 AM
- Sunrise: 6:30 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:44 PM
- Asr: 4:09 PM
- Maghrib: 6:57 PM
- Isha: 8:08 PM
Islamic Resources for Benin City
About Benin City
Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State in southern Nigeria, with a population of around 1.15 million, making it the fourth-largest city in the country after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. Sitting at roughly 80 metres above sea level in the country's south, it is a long-standing commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding region. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Benin City serves as the capital and largest city of Edo State in southern Nigeria. According to the 2006 census it ranked as the fourth-largest city in the country, following Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan, and today its population is estimated at around 1.15 million. The city lies at an elevation of roughly 80 metres above sea level.
As the administrative seat of Edo State, Benin City functions as a regional hub for governance, trade, and education in southern Nigeria. Its Muslim residents form part of the broader, religiously diverse population of the region, observing the five daily prayers alongside the wider community.
Prayer Times in Benin City
Benin City observes West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only gradually with the seasons. At about 6 degrees north of the equator, daylight length stays remarkably steady throughout the year, so the five daily prayer times move very little between summer and winter compared with cities farther from the equator. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Ramadan in Benin City
During Ramadan, Muslims in Benin City fast from dawn until sunset, beginning the fast at Fajr and breaking it at Maghrib. Because the city sits close to the equator at about 6 degrees north, the length of the fasting day stays relatively stable from year to year, without the dramatic seasonal swings seen at higher latitudes.
The Suhoor meal is taken before the Fajr time each morning, and the fast is broken at Maghrib in the evening. With West Africa Time (UTC+1) in use year-round and no daylight saving changes, the daily Suhoor and Iftar moments move only gradually across the month, following the steady shift of sunrise and sunset.
Prayer Time Questions for Benin City
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Benin City?
Prayer times for Benin City are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for determining Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Benin City change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Benin City stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) throughout the year, so prayer times change only with the natural shift of the seasons, not because of any clock changes.
Which direction is the Qibla from Benin City?
The Qibla from Benin City is approximately 62 degrees, toward the east-northeast in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times vary across the year in Benin City?
Because Benin City lies only about 6 degrees north of the equator, daylight length is fairly constant all year. As a result, the daily prayer times shift only slightly between the longest and shortest days, unlike cities at higher latitudes.
What time zone does Benin City use for prayer times?
Benin City uses West Africa Time (UTC+1), shared across Nigeria. All prayer times shown on this page are presented in that local time.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily?
Yes. The times shown are generated for each day based on the city's location and the Muslim World League calculation method, so Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha reflect the current date.
Prayer Time FAQ for Benin City
What time is Fajr prayer in Benin City today?
Fajr prayer time in Benin City today is 5:14 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Benin City today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Benin City today is 12:44 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Benin City today?
Asr prayer time in Benin City today is 4:09 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Benin City today?
Maghrib prayer time in Benin City today is 6:57 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Benin City today?
Isha prayer time in Benin City today is 8:08 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Benin City?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Benin City, around 12:44 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Benin City?
The Qibla from Benin City is 62°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Benin City
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Benin City is 5:14 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Benin City is 12:44 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Benin City is 4:09 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Benin City is 6:57 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Benin City is 8:08 PM.
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