Port Harcourt Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Port Harcourt, Nigeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today prayer times in Port Harcourt
- Fajr: 5:12 AM
- Sunrise: 6:27 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:39 PM
- Asr: 4:03 PM
- Maghrib: 6:49 PM
- Isha: 7:59 PM
Islamic Resources for Port Harcourt
About Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is the capital and largest city of Rivers State, Nigeria, a major port set along the Bonny River in the oil-rich Niger Delta. With an urban population of around 3.3 million, it ranks among Nigeria's most populous cities. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Port Harcourt is the capital and largest city of Rivers State in southern Nigeria. Located on the Bonny River in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, it is one of the country's most important port cities and a key commercial hub. It is the fifth most populous city in Nigeria, after Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, and Benin, with an urban population of approximately 3.3 million as of 2023.
The city has grown rapidly over the decades; in 1950 its population was under 60,000, and it has since expanded into a sprawling metropolitan area. Sitting at a low elevation of around 18 metres in the delta lowlands, Port Harcourt serves as a major road and transport hub for the region. Its Muslim residents are part of the city's broad religious and cultural mix, observing the five daily prayers across mosques throughout its neighbourhoods.
Prayer Times in Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt keeps West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only gradually with the seasons. Lying at roughly 5 degrees north of the equator, the city sees little variation in day length across the year, sunrise and sunset stay close to their usual hours, so Fajr and Isha move only slightly between the wet and dry seasons. Times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Ramadan in Port Harcourt
During Ramadan, Muslims in Port Harcourt observe the daily fast from Fajr until Maghrib. Because the city lies close to the equator, the length of the fasting day stays relatively stable from year to year, regardless of which season Ramadan falls in, unlike higher-latitude cities where summer fasts grow notably longer.
The pre-dawn suhoor meal is taken before the Fajr adhan, and the fast is broken at Maghrib with iftar. The consistent day length near the equator means the gap between suhoor and iftar remains fairly even throughout the month. Checking the daily timetable on this page helps families in Port Harcourt plan suhoor and iftar accurately each day of Ramadan.
Prayer Time Questions for Port Harcourt
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Port Harcourt?
Prayer times for Port Harcourt are calculated using the Muslim World League method, which is widely applied for timetables across Nigeria and West Africa.
Does Port Harcourt observe daylight saving time?
No. Port Harcourt stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) throughout the year, so prayer times change only with the natural movement of the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Port Harcourt?
The Qibla from Port Harcourt is approximately 59 degrees, facing northeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Do prayer times in Port Harcourt change much through the year?
Not significantly. Because Port Harcourt sits only about 5 degrees north of the equator, day length stays fairly constant year-round, so the daily prayer times move only slightly between seasons.
How do I find today's exact prayer times for Port Harcourt?
The live timetable on this page shows today's exact Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Port Harcourt, updated daily for the city's location and time zone.
What time zone does Port Harcourt use for prayer times?
Port Harcourt uses West Africa Time (UTC+1), the standard time zone for Nigeria, with no seasonal clock changes.
Prayer Time FAQ for Port Harcourt
What time is Fajr prayer in Port Harcourt today?
Fajr prayer time in Port Harcourt today is 5:12 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Port Harcourt today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Port Harcourt today is 12:39 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Port Harcourt today?
Asr prayer time in Port Harcourt today is 4:03 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Port Harcourt today?
Maghrib prayer time in Port Harcourt today is 6:49 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Port Harcourt today?
Isha prayer time in Port Harcourt today is 7:59 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Port Harcourt?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Port Harcourt, around 12:39 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Port Harcourt?
The Qibla from Port Harcourt is 59°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Port Harcourt
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Port Harcourt is 5:12 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Port Harcourt is 12:39 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Port Harcourt is 4:03 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Port Harcourt is 6:49 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Port Harcourt is 7:59 PM.
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