Sokoto is home to several mosques where the Muslim community gathers for daily prayers. These Islamic centers follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation for congregational prayers, ensuring unity in worship times across the city.
Find your direction at local mosques
All mosques in Sokoto are built facing the Kaaba. You can verify your Qibla direction by observing the prayer lines (sutrah) at your local mosque.
Prayer Times for Travelers Visiting Sokoto
Whether you're visiting Sokoto for business or leisure, maintaining your prayers is easy with our accurate local timings. Travelers can rely on our updated prayer schedule to stay connected with their faith.
Qibla for travelers in Sokoto
When in a new place, finding the right direction can be challenging. Our Qibla finder for Sokoto works instantly on any device, helping you pray correctly wherever you are.
Prayer Time Calculation Method for Sokoto
Muslims in Sokoto follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method to ensure prayers are offered at the scientifically correct times based on the sun's position. This method is trusted by Islamic scholars worldwide and provides accurate Salah timings for Sokoto residents.
About prayer direction in Sokoto
Knowing the correct prayer times is essential, but so is facing the right direction. The Qibla direction for Sokoto helps you align with the Holy Kaaba in Mecca for every prayer.
Weekly Prayer Times (Sokoto)
Day
Fajr
Sunrise
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Monthly Prayer Times
Date
Fajr
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Calculation Method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi | Aladhan API
Frequently Asked Questions about Prayer Times in Sokoto
Fajr prayer time in Sokoto, Nigeria begins at dawn and ends just before sunrise. Using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method, the Fajr time is determined by the angle of the sun below the horizon. This is the first prayer of the day and consists of 2 rakats.
Dhuhr (Zuhr) prayer in Sokoto begins after the sun passes its zenith (highest point). In Africa/Lagos timezone, this occurs around midday. It is the second prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Asr prayer time in Sokoto begins when the shadow of an object equals its length. This is the third prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Maghrib prayer in Sokoto starts immediately after sunset. It is the fourth daily prayer and consists of 3 rakats.
Isha prayer time in Sokoto begins after the red twilight disappears from the sky. It is the fifth and final obligatory prayer.
Prayer times for Sokoto are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method, based on the geographic coordinates of the city.