Prayer times in Sokoto, 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
- Fajr05:19Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise06:31End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr12:22Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr15:43Afternoon prayer (shadow = object length)
- Maghrib18:13Sunset prayer
- Isha19:21Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Sokoto for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 05:19 | 06:31 | 12:22 | 15:43 | 18:13 | 19:21 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 05:20 | 06:32 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:12 | 19:20 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 05:20 | 06:32 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:12 | 19:20 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 05:20 | 06:32 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:12 | 19:20 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 05:20 | 06:33 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:11 | 19:20 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 05:20 | 06:33 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:11 | 19:19 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 05:21 | 06:33 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:11 | 19:19 |
Which method is used for Sokoto
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 Sokoto: 70.9° east-northeast (ENE), 3,779 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
- Onitsha Fajr 05:08 · Maghrib 18:14
- Aba Fajr 05:05 · Maghrib 18:12
- Maiduguri Fajr 04:47 · Maghrib 17:42
- Ilorin Fajr 05:19 · Maghrib 18:20
- Jos Fajr 05:02 · Maghrib 18:01
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Sokoto: sun times for Sokoto.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Sokoto today?
Fajr in Sokoto today is at 05:19 local time (Africa/Lagos). Sunrise is at 06:31, which ends the Fajr window. Muslim World League method.
What time is Maghrib in Sokoto today?
Maghrib in Sokoto today is at 18:13, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 19:21.
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 Sokoto?
From Sokoto the Qibla is 70.9° from true north (east-northeast), 3,779 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.