Kaduna Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Kaduna, Nigeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Kaduna
- Fajr: 4:59 AM
- Sunrise: 6:16 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:37 PM
- Asr: 4:01 PM
- Maghrib: 6:57 PM
- Isha: 8:09 PM
Islamic Resources for Kaduna
About Kaduna
Kaduna is the capital of Kaduna State and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria, with a population of around 760,000. Set on the Kaduna River in the north-west of the country, it is a long-standing trade centre and a major transport hub, serving as a rail and road gateway to Nigeria's northern states. This page provides today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Kaduna is one of the principal cities of northern Nigeria and serves as the administrative centre of Kaduna State. Once the political capital of the wider Northern Region, it grew into an important commercial and transportation hub, linked to the rest of the country by an extensive rail and road network. The city lies on the banks of the Kaduna River, at an elevation of about 250 metres, on the savanna plains of the country's north-west.
Islam has a strong presence in Kaduna and across the surrounding region, and mosques are spread throughout the city's neighbourhoods, serving residents for the five daily prayers and the weekly Friday congregation. As a regional centre of trade and travel, Kaduna draws people from many parts of northern Nigeria, and its mosques and Islamic community facilities support the daily rhythm of worship for both residents and visitors passing through.
Prayer Times in Kaduna
Kaduna observes West Africa Time (UTC+1) year-round with no daylight saving, so prayer times move only with the natural cycle of the seasons. At roughly 10.5°N the city sits in the tropics, where day length stays close to twelve hours throughout the year, so the seasonal swing in prayer times is small: Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha shift only modestly between summer and winter rather than the large changes seen at higher latitudes. The times shown here are calculated using the Muslim World League method, which is widely used across Nigeria and West Africa.
Ramadan in Kaduna
During Ramadan, Muslims in Kaduna fast from dawn until sunset, beginning each day with the suhoor meal before Fajr and breaking the fast at Maghrib with iftar. Because Kaduna lies in the tropics at about 10.5°N, the length of the fasting day stays fairly steady through the year and does not stretch dramatically, so the gap between Fajr and Maghrib remains moderate whatever season Ramadan falls in.
Throughout the month, mosques across the city hold additional night prayers, and communities gather for iftar and evening worship. As Ramadan shifts roughly eleven days earlier each year on the Gregorian calendar, the daily timetable moves gradually through the seasons, but the accurate daily Fajr and Maghrib times on this page mark the start and end of each fasting day.
Prayer Time Questions for Kaduna
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Kaduna?
Prayer times for Kaduna are calculated using the Muslim World League method, which is widely used across Nigeria and West Africa.
Does Kaduna change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Kaduna stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year round, so prayer times shift only with the seasons and not because of any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Kaduna?
The Qibla from Kaduna is about 67°, roughly east-northeast, facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times in Kaduna change through the year?
Not very much. Kaduna lies in the tropics at around 10.5°N, where day length stays close to twelve hours all year, so Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha move only modestly between the seasons.
What time is Fajr and Maghrib in Kaduna today?
Today's exact Fajr and Maghrib times are shown in the live prayer timetable at the top of this page, updated daily for Kaduna. Maghrib is observed at sunset, and Fajr at dawn.
Are these prayer times suitable for the whole Kaduna area?
Yes. The times are calculated for Kaduna's coordinates and are accurate for the city and its immediate surroundings; very distant locations may differ by a few minutes.
Prayer Time FAQ for Kaduna
What time is Fajr prayer in Kaduna today?
Fajr prayer time in Kaduna today is 4:59 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Kaduna today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Kaduna today is 12:37 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Kaduna today?
Asr prayer time in Kaduna today is 4:01 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Kaduna today?
Maghrib prayer time in Kaduna today is 6:57 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Kaduna today?
Isha prayer time in Kaduna today is 8:09 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Kaduna?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Kaduna, around 12:37 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Kaduna?
The Qibla from Kaduna is 67°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Kaduna
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Kaduna is 4:59 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Kaduna is 12:37 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Kaduna is 4:01 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Kaduna is 6:57 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Kaduna is 8:09 PM.
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