Prayer times in Onitsha, Nigeria
Today, Thursday 29 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-awwal 1448 AH). Muslim World League method, standard Asr, times in Africa/Lagos.
Prayer times
Muslim World League · Asr Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali · Africa/Lagos
- Fajr05:08Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise06:19End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr12:16Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr15:37Afternoon prayer (shadow = object length)
- Maghrib18:14Sunset prayer
- Isha19:20Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Onitsha for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 05:08 | 06:19 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:14 | 19:20 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 05:08 | 06:19 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:13 | 19:20 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 05:08 | 06:19 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:13 | 19:20 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 05:08 | 06:19 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:13 | 19:20 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 05:08 | 06:19 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:13 | 19:20 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 05:08 | 06:19 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:13 | 19:20 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 05:08 | 06:19 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:13 | 19:20 |
Which method is used for Onitsha
These times use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°) and the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in Nigeria follow. Your mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes if it follows another convention. To compare, open the live prayer-times finder and switch the method or the Asr school.
Qibla direction from Onitsha: 61.2° east-northeast (ENE), 3,938 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos Fajr 05:22 · Maghrib 18:27
- Kano Fajr 05:06 · Maghrib 18:01
- Ibadan Fajr 05:20 · Maghrib 18:24
- Abuja Fajr 05:07 · Maghrib 18:08
- Port Harcourt Fajr 05:06 · Maghrib 18:14
- Kaduna Fajr 05:09 · Maghrib 18:07
- Benin City Fajr 05:13 · Maghrib 18:18
- Aba Fajr 05:05 · Maghrib 18:12
- Maiduguri Fajr 04:47 · Maghrib 17:42
- Ilorin Fajr 05:19 · Maghrib 18:20
- Sokoto Fajr 05:19 · Maghrib 18:13
- Jos Fajr 05:02 · Maghrib 18:01
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Onitsha: sun times for Onitsha.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Onitsha today?
Fajr in Onitsha today is at 05:08 local time (Africa/Lagos). Sunrise is at 06:19, which ends the Fajr window. Muslim World League method.
What time is Maghrib in Onitsha today?
Maghrib in Onitsha today is at 18:14, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 19:20.
Which calculation method do these prayer times use?
Muslim World League, with the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in Nigeria follow: Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°. Other methods differ by a few minutes at Fajr and Isha; the live prayer-times finder lets you switch method and Asr school.
What is the Qibla direction from Onitsha?
From Onitsha the Qibla is 61.2° from true north (east-northeast), 3,938 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.