Kano Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Kano, Nigeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Kano
- Fajr: 4:51 AM
- Sunrise: 6:09 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:33 PM
- Asr: 3:55 PM
- Maghrib: 6:55 PM
- Isha: 8:07 PM
Islamic Resources for Kano
About Kano
Kano is the capital of Kano State and, with a population of more than four million, the second-largest city in Nigeria after Lagos. Set in the savanna south of the Sahel in the north of the country, it has been a centre of trade and settlement for millennia and a key terminus of the trans-Saharan caravan routes. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Kano is the capital of Kano State in northern Nigeria and the country's second-largest city after Lagos, home to over four million residents. It lies in the savanna just south of the Sahel, at an elevation of around 488 metres, and has served as a hub of trade and human settlement for millennia. Historically, Kano was a major node on the trans-Saharan trade routes, linking the markets of West Africa with North Africa across the desert.
The city has long been governed through traditional institutions, and it remains the seat of the Dabo dynasty, whose rulers have held the office of emir since the 19th century. The Kano Emirate Council is the traditional authority within the city's boundaries, operating under the Government of Kano State. This deep heritage as a commercial and cultural centre continues to shape the rhythms of daily life, including the daily prayers observed across its neighbourhoods.
Prayer Times in Kano
Kano observes West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year with no daylight saving, so prayer times here shift only with the seasons rather than with any clock change. At roughly 12 degrees north the city sits well within the tropics, so day length stays fairly even through the year: summer days are a little longer and winter days a little shorter, but the swing is modest compared with cities farther from the equator. As a result, Fajr and Isha drift only gradually across the calendar. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Ramadan in Kano
During Ramadan, the Muslim community in Kano observes the pre-dawn meal of Suhur before the Fajr prayer and breaks the fast at Maghrib each evening. Because Kano keeps West Africa Time (UTC+1) year-round with no daylight saving, the daily fasting window tracks only the gradual seasonal change in sunrise and sunset rather than any abrupt clock shift.
Sitting at about 12 degrees north, Kano experiences relatively even day lengths through the year, so the length of the fast does not vary dramatically from one season to the next compared with locations at higher latitudes. Checking the daily Fajr and Maghrib times on this page is the most reliable way to plan Suhur and Iftar through the month, since the timings move slightly each day across Ramadan.
Prayer Time Questions for Kano
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Kano?
Prayer times for Kano on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for determining Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Kano change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Kano stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the natural change of the seasons, not with any clock adjustment.
Which direction is the Qibla from Kano?
The Qibla from Kano is approximately 68 degrees, an east-northeast direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times change between summer and winter in Kano?
Because Kano lies at about 12 degrees north, within the tropics, day length varies only modestly through the year. Fajr and Isha shift gradually with the seasons, so the difference between summer and winter timings is smaller than in cities at higher latitudes.
What time zone does Kano use for prayer times?
Kano uses West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1. The same time zone applies across Nigeria, and it does not observe daylight saving.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily?
Yes. The times shown are generated for each day, so Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha reflect the current date for Kano rather than fixed values.
Prayer Time FAQ for Kano
What time is Fajr prayer in Kano today?
Fajr prayer time in Kano today is 4:51 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Kano today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Kano today is 12:33 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Kano today?
Asr prayer time in Kano today is 3:55 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Kano today?
Maghrib prayer time in Kano today is 6:55 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Kano today?
Isha prayer time in Kano today is 8:07 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Kano?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Kano, around 12:33 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Kano?
The Qibla from Kano is 68°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Kano
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Kano is 4:51 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Kano is 12:33 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Kano is 3:55 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Kano is 6:55 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Kano is 8:07 PM.
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