Jos Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Jos, Nigeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Jos
- Fajr: 4:54 AM
- Sunrise: 6:11 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:31 PM
- Asr: 3:55 PM
- Maghrib: 6:50 PM
- Isha: 8:02 PM
Islamic Resources for Jos
About Jos
Jos is the capital and largest city of Plateau State in north-central Nigeria, with a population of roughly 620,000. Set high on the Jos Plateau at about 1,217 metres above sea level, within the Guinea Savannah belt, the city sits well above the surrounding lowlands and serves as a road hub linking the north-eastern state capitals to the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. Popularly nicknamed "J-Town," it offers its Muslim community daily times for the five obligatory prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Jos is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State, in the North-Central region of Nigeria. The city is built on the Jos Plateau, a highland that rises within the Guinea Savannah and gives the surrounding state its name. At an elevation of around 1,217 metres, Jos sits considerably higher than most Nigerian cities, and its approaches are marked by steep, winding bends and the mountainous scenery characteristic of the plateau.
Often called "J-Town" by residents, Jos functions as an important transport link, connecting much of north-eastern Nigeria to the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja by road. The 2006 census recorded a population of roughly 900,000 for the wider area, and the city remains a regional centre for commerce, administration, and travel across the plateau.
Prayer Times in Jos
Jos observes West Africa Time (UTC+1) throughout the year, and Nigeria does not use daylight saving time, so prayer times shift only gradually with the seasons rather than jumping by an hour. Lying close to latitude 10 degrees north, the city sees relatively little variation in day length across the year; sunrise and sunset stay fairly steady, so Fajr and Isha drift only modestly between the longer days around mid-year and the shorter days near the winter solstice. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, which is widely applied across Nigeria.
Ramadan in Jos
During Ramadan, Muslims in Jos observe the daily fast from Fajr until Maghrib. Because the city lies near 10 degrees north of the equator, the length of the fasting day stays fairly consistent through the year, without the very long summer fasts experienced at higher latitudes. As Ramadan moves earlier through the seasons over time, the exact duration of each fast changes only modestly from one year to the next.
The pre-dawn meal of suhoor is taken before the Fajr time listed for each day, and the fast is broken at Maghrib with iftar. Worshippers should confirm the daily Fajr and Maghrib times on this page, since the start and end of the fast follow the prayer schedule. Local mosques and community announcements remain the best source for confirming the start of Ramadan and the date of Eid al-Fitr.
Prayer Time Questions for Jos
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Jos?
Prayer times for Jos on this page use the Muslim World League calculation method, which is commonly applied across Nigeria.
Does Jos observe daylight saving time?
No. Jos, like the rest of Nigeria, stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so prayer times move only gradually with the seasons rather than shifting by an hour.
Which direction is the Qibla from Jos?
The Qibla from Jos is approximately 65 degrees, toward the east-northeast in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Do prayer times in Jos change much through the year?
Only slightly. Because Jos lies close to latitude 10 degrees north, day length stays relatively stable across the seasons, so the times for Fajr and Isha drift only modestly between mid-year and the shorter days near the winter solstice.
What time zone is used for prayer times in Jos?
Jos follows West Africa Time (UTC+1), the standard time zone for all of Nigeria, with no seasonal clock changes.
How can I confirm the start of Ramadan and Eid in Jos?
The dates depend on the sighting of the moon, so local mosques and community announcements in Jos are the most reliable source for confirming the start of Ramadan and the date of Eid.
Prayer Time FAQ for Jos
What time is Fajr prayer in Jos today?
Fajr prayer time in Jos today is 4:54 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Jos today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Jos today is 12:31 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Jos today?
Asr prayer time in Jos today is 3:55 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Jos today?
Maghrib prayer time in Jos today is 6:50 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Jos today?
Isha prayer time in Jos today is 8:02 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Jos?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Jos, around 12:31 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Jos?
The Qibla from Jos is 65°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Jos
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Jos is 4:54 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Jos is 12:31 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Jos is 3:55 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Jos is 6:50 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Jos is 8:02 PM.
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