Schedule Date
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Islamic Prayer Times Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha Sokoto, Nigeria
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Shawwal 2, 1447 AH
Upcoming Prayer
00:52:48
Dhuhr at 12:47
Method: Egyptian General Authority of Survey
Juristic: Standard (Shafi'i)
Format: 24 Hour Format
Angle: 19.5° / 17.5°
Lat: 13.0059°, Long: 5.2476°
Direct Answer
Today's prayer times in Sokoto, Nigeria
Today's prayer times in Sokoto, Nigeria for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 05:26, Sunrise 06:43, Dhuhr 12:47, Asr 16:05, Maghrib 18:50, and Isha 19:58.
This page uses the Egyptian General Authority of Survey calculation method, the Standard (Shafi'i) juristic setting, and the Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) time zone. Read the full methodology.
Qibla direction from Sokoto is 70.9° from north. Local mosque practice can differ slightly, so confirm important worship timings locally when needed.
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos (UTC+1)
Calc Method
Egyptian General Authority of Survey
Juristic
Standard (Shafi'i)
Daily prayer times
Fajr
Sunrise
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
About Prayer Times in Sokoto
Today's prayer times in Sokoto, Nigeria for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 05:26, Sunrise 06:43, Dhuhr 12:47, Asr 16:05, Maghrib 18:50, and Isha 19:58.
Egyptian General Authority of Survey. Used by the Egyptian General Authority of Survey, this is the standard method in Egypt, Syria, and many countries in Africa and the Middle East. Sokoto follows the Africa/Lagos (UTC+1) time zone, and the qibla direction shown on this page is 70.9° from north.
This city-specific prayer guide is more useful than a country-level average because sunrise, Maghrib, and the rest of the salah schedule depend on Sokoto's coordinates (13.005900/5.247600), its local date, and its own daylight window of about 13 hours and 24 minutes between Fajr and Maghrib. Nigeria currently has 28 covered city pages. Nearby covered locations include Lagos, Abuja, and Maiduguri.
For calculation details, juristic settings, and qibla methodology, see the Prayer Time Methodology page.
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Today's Hadith
حَدَّثَنِي يُوسُفُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَوْفٌ، عَنْ خِلاَسٍ، وَمُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ أَكَلَ نَاسِيًا وَهْوَ صَائِمٌ فَلْيُتِمَّ صَوْمَهُ، فَإِنَّمَا أَطْعَمَهُ اللَّهُ وَسَقَاهُ ".
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If somebody eats something forgetfully while he is fasting, then he should complete his fast, for Allah has made him eat and drink."
— Sahih al-Bukhari · Hadith 6426
Today's Dua
وَأُحِيطَ بِثَمَرِهِ فَأَصْبَحَ يُقَلِّبُ كَفَّيْهِ عَلَىٰ مَا أَنفَقَ فِيهَا وَهِيَ خَاوِيَةٌ عَلَىٰ عُرُوشِهَا وَيَقُولُ يَا لَيْتَنِي لَمْ أُشْرِكْ بِرَبِّي أَحَدًا
And his fruits were encompassed [by ruin], so he began to turn his hands about [in dismay] over what he had spent on it, while it had collapsed upon its trellises, and said, 'Oh, I wish I had not associated with my Lord anyone.'
— Quran 18:42
Prayer Guide
Using Islamic Prayer Times in Sokoto
Sokoto follows its own local worship rhythm, so a city-specific schedule is more useful than a generic national timetable. Use today's Islamic prayer times in Sokoto to plan Fajr at 05:26, follow the next prayer, and keep a reliable local worship schedule close at hand.
Start the Day with Fajr
For many visitors, the first Islamic prayer time they check in Sokoto is Fajr at 05:26, followed by Sunrise at 06:43. This makes the page useful for early routines, fasting preparation, and planning a realistic start to the day.
Track the Full Daily Schedule
This page keeps today's Islamic prayer times together, so Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha stay easy to scan. Right now, the next prayer is Dhuhr at 12:47, and the full daylight-based worship window lasts about 13 hours and 24 minutes.
Use a City-Specific Prayer Guide
A local Islamic prayer time guide is more useful than a generic timetable when you need mosque planning, appointments, commuting, and evening worship to match the rhythm of Sokoto. If you are comparing nearby covered locations, this page links naturally to Lagos, Abuja, and Maiduguri.
Community Voices
Recent Prayer Requests from Sokoto
Community dua requests shared by Muslims in and around Sokoto.
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AmalHope
9h
Sokoto, Nigeria
Requesting dua for my mother as she awaits test results. May Allah grant a clear report, strong iman, and complete healing.
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ZaydTraveler
11h
Sokoto, Nigeria
Please make dua for consistency in prayer, good character, and a heart that stays grateful in every condition.
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laylayFfN
36m
Sokoto, Nigeria
Please keep me, my sister, and our family in your dua. May Allah grant her strength through her struggles and bring peace to her children.
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