Lagos Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Lagos, Nigeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Lagos
- Fajr: 5:23 AM
- Sunrise: 6:38 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:53 PM
- Asr: 4:18 PM
- Maghrib: 7:06 PM
- Isha: 8:17 PM
Islamic Resources for Lagos
About Lagos
Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria and the most populous urban area on the African continent, set on the Atlantic coast of southwestern Nigeria within Lagos State. It served as Nigeria's national capital until the government's December 1991 decision to relocate the capital to Abuja, and it remains the country's economic and financial hub as well as one of the world's fastest-growing megacities. For the city's large Muslim community, this page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times, the live countdown to the next prayer, and the Qibla direction.
Lagos is a large metropolitan port city in southwestern Nigeria and the capital of Lagos State, sitting just a few metres above sea level on the Atlantic coast at an elevation of around 34 metres. With a city population of roughly 15 million and an urban area estimated at between 17 and 21 million residents, it is the largest city in Nigeria and the most populous urban area in Africa, as well as one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Although Nigeria moved its national capital to Abuja in December 1991, Lagos has remained the country's economic engine, serving as a major African financial centre and the commercial heart of both Lagos State and the wider nation. The city carries significant influence across commerce, entertainment, technology, education, tourism, and the arts, and it is home to one of the largest and busiest seaports on the African continent.
Prayer Times in Lagos
Lagos keeps West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year with no daylight-saving changes, so the prayer schedule shifts only with the natural movement of the sun. Because the city lies near the equator at about 6.5 degrees north, day length stays remarkably steady through the year, which means Fajr, Maghrib, and the other prayers fall close to the same clock times in every season, with only small variation between summer and winter. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, and the live grid above shows the exact figures for today.
Ramadan in Lagos
During Ramadan, Muslims across Lagos observe the fast from the pre-dawn Suhoor, which ends at Fajr, until Maghrib at sunset. Because the city lies close to the equator, the length of the daily fast stays fairly consistent no matter which part of the year Ramadan falls in, unlike at higher latitudes where summer fasts can be very long and winter fasts short.
The daily Iftar is timed to the Maghrib entry shown on this page, and many mosques across the city's neighbourhoods hold Taraweeh prayers after Isha through the month. As Ramadan moves about ten to eleven days earlier each year on the Gregorian calendar, the season in which it occurs gradually shifts, though the steady equatorial daylight in Lagos keeps the fasting hours relatively even from one year to the next.
Prayer Time Questions for Lagos
What calculation method is used for Lagos prayer times?
Prayer times for Lagos on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No. Lagos stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the seasons rather than from any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Lagos?
The Qibla from Lagos is approximately 63 degrees, toward the northeast, in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Do prayer times in Lagos change much between summer and winter?
Only slightly. Because Lagos sits near the equator at about 6.5 degrees north, the length of day and night stays fairly constant year-round, so the daily prayer times shift far less than they do in cities at higher latitudes.
How accurate are the prayer times shown for Lagos?
The times are computed for the city's coordinates and time zone (UTC+1) using the Muslim World League method. For congregational prayers and Jumu'ah, your local mosque may announce iqamah times that differ slightly, so it is best to confirm with the mosque you attend.
When is Fajr and Maghrib in Lagos?
Exact times are shown in the live grid above and update daily. Near the equator the values stay fairly stable across the year, but always rely on the dated times on this page rather than fixed clock times, since they change gradually from day to day.
Prayer Time FAQ for Lagos
What time is Fajr prayer in Lagos today?
Fajr prayer time in Lagos today is 5:23 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Lagos today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Lagos today is 12:53 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Lagos today?
Asr prayer time in Lagos today is 4:18 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Lagos today?
Maghrib prayer time in Lagos today is 7:06 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Lagos today?
Isha prayer time in Lagos today is 8:17 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Lagos?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Lagos, around 12:53 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Lagos?
The Qibla from Lagos is 63°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Lagos
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Lagos is 5:23 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Lagos is 12:53 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Lagos is 4:18 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Lagos is 7:06 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Lagos is 8:17 PM.
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