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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Sokoto, Nigeria

04:52
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fajr 04:52 dhuhr 12:35 asr 15:57 maghrib 18:59 isha 20:29 Monthly Full Table

Fajr Timing in Sokoto

For today, May 25, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Sokoto starts at 04:52. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 04:52, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Sokoto.

Positioned at 13.06ยฐ latitude, Sokoto experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Sokoto results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Sokoto spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:55, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 01:34.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Sokoto:

Islamic Midnight

23:55

Last Third

01:34

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Sokoto typically start congregation 10โ€“15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Sokoto Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Fajr congregation in Sokoto.

7-Day Fajr Schedule

May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
04:52
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
04:52
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
04:51
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
04:51
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
04:51
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
04:51
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
04:51
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 71ยฐ

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Fajr Prayer in Sokoto โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Fajr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Sokoto.

What time is Fajr today in Sokoto?
Fajr in Sokoto, Nigeria begins today (Monday, May 25, 2026) at 04:52 local time (Africa/Lagos). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.
When does the Fajr window end in Sokoto?
The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 04:52.
Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?
No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha โ€” which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain โ€” Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.
What is the Hijri date today in Sokoto for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 04:52 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Sokoto.
How does today's Fajr time in Sokoto compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Sokoto was at 04:52 local time โ€” identical to today's 04:52. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Fajr prayer?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ.
What direction is the Qibla from Sokoto for Fajr?
From Sokoto, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 71ยฐ measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day โ€” only the time of Fajr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?
The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)
Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?
The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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