Maiduguri Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Maiduguri, Nigeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Maiduguri
- Fajr: 4:33 AM
- Sunrise: 5:50 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:14 PM
- Asr: 3:37 PM
- Maghrib: 6:36 PM
- Isha: 7:49 PM
Islamic Resources for Maiduguri
About Maiduguri
Maiduguri is the capital and largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, with a population of about 1.2 million and a wider metropolitan area estimated at around two million. Founded in 1907 as a colonial-era military outpost, it sits along the seasonal Ngadda River on the plains stretching toward Lake Chad. This page provides today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Maiduguri is the capital and largest city of Borno State, in the north-eastern corner of Nigeria. With a city population of about 1.2 million and a metropolitan population estimated at around two million as of 2022, it is the principal urban, commercial, and administrative centre of the region. The city lies at an elevation of roughly 320 metres along the seasonal Ngadda River, whose waters drain into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad.
The modern city traces its origins to 1907, when it was established as a military outpost during the British colonial period. Over the following century it grew into a major trade and transport hub linking northern Nigeria with the wider Lake Chad basin. Islam is deeply woven into the daily life of Maiduguri, and mosques across the city's neighbourhoods mark the rhythm of the five daily prayers and the weekly Friday congregation.
Prayer Times in Maiduguri
Maiduguri observes West Africa Time (UTC+1) year-round with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the natural change of the seasons rather than any clock adjustment. At roughly 12 degrees north, close to the tropics, the city sees only moderate variation in day length across the year: summer days are a little longer, pushing Isha somewhat later, while winter days are slightly shorter, bringing Maghrib a touch earlier in the evening. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across West Africa.
Ramadan in Maiduguri
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Maiduguri runs from Fajr at dawn until Maghrib at sunset, so the Fajr and Maghrib times on this page mark the start of the pre-dawn suhoor cut-off and the moment to break the fast at iftar. Because Maiduguri sits at a low latitude near the tropics, the length of the fasting day stays fairly steady from year to year, without the extreme long-day fasts experienced at higher latitudes.
As the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves about eleven days earlier each year, gradually rotating through the seasons. Whichever season it falls in, the daily prayer schedule above reflects the current sunrise and sunset for Maiduguri, helping families plan suhoor before dawn and gather for iftar at sunset throughout the month.
Prayer Time Questions for Maiduguri
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Maiduguri?
Prayer times for Maiduguri on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a standard widely used across West Africa.
Does Maiduguri change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Maiduguri stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so prayer times shift only with the seasons and never because of a clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Maiduguri?
The Qibla from Maiduguri is approximately 66 degrees, toward the east-northeast in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times change between summer and winter in Maiduguri?
Because Maiduguri lies at about 12 degrees north, near the tropics, day length varies only moderately through the year. Summer days are slightly longer, pushing Isha a little later, while winter days are a little shorter, bringing Maghrib somewhat earlier.
What time does the fast begin and end during Ramadan in Maiduguri?
In Ramadan, the fast begins at Fajr (dawn) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). Use the Fajr time as the suhoor cut-off and the Maghrib time to break your fast at iftar; both are listed in the daily table above.
Are these Maiduguri prayer times updated daily?
Yes. The times shown are calculated for Maiduguri's location and date, so the schedule reflects the current sunrise and sunset and updates each day.
Prayer Time FAQ for Maiduguri
What time is Fajr prayer in Maiduguri today?
Fajr prayer time in Maiduguri today is 4:33 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Maiduguri today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Maiduguri today is 12:14 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Maiduguri today?
Asr prayer time in Maiduguri today is 3:37 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Maiduguri today?
Maghrib prayer time in Maiduguri today is 6:36 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Maiduguri today?
Isha prayer time in Maiduguri today is 7:49 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Maiduguri?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Maiduguri, around 12:14 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Maiduguri?
The Qibla from Maiduguri is 66°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Maiduguri
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Maiduguri is 4:33 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Maiduguri is 12:14 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Maiduguri is 3:37 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Maiduguri is 6:36 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Maiduguri is 7:49 PM.
Explore More Prayer Time
Looking for prayer time in other Nigeria cities?
Explore More Tools
Useful Islamic tools and resources for your daily practice.
Location-Specific Calculation Method
Prayer time for Maiduguri is automatically calculated using the method, which is the standard for Nigeria.