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Prayer Times in Nigeria

Nigeria has one of Africa’s largest Muslim populations, especially in Kano, Kaduna, Abuja, Lagos, and Maiduguri. The country follows West Africa Time (WAT) with no daylight saving time. Musulman.app provides accurate prayer times across Nigeria using MWL and Umm al-Qura methods supported by precise solar calculations.

Timezone: Africa/Lagos

Latitude: 6.5244

Longitude: 3.3792

Top Cities in Nigeria

LagosKanoIbadanAbujaPort HarcourtKadunaBenin CityOnitshaAbaMaiduguriIlorinSokotoJosZariaEnuguWarriOyoAbeokutaAkureBauchi

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
No, Nigeria stays on WAT (UTC+1) throughout the year.
Why do prayer times vary across Nigeria?
Nigeria’s large geographic size causes differences in sunrise and sunset across regions.
Which calculation methods are used?
MWL and Umm al-Qura are commonly used across Nigerian cities.
How often are timings updated?
Prayer times are updated daily using accurate solar calculations.