Prayer times in Anchau
Anchau, Kaduna State, Nigeria · Sunday, 8 November 2026 · 28 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Today in Anchau
Next: Fajr at 5:08 am
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculated with the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°). Change method
Asr (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali): 3:31 pm Asr (Hanafi): 4:23 pm
Obligatory rak‘ahs: Fajr 2 Dhuhr 4 Asr 4 Maghrib 3 Isha 4 Sunnah prayers and how to pray
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Prayer times in Anchau this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Nov | 5:07 | 6:20 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| Mon 9 Nov | 5:08 | 6:20 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| Tue 10 Nov | 5:08 | 6:20 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| Wed 11 Nov | 5:08 | 6:21 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| Thu 12 Nov | 5:08 | 6:21 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| Fri 13 NovJumu‘ah | 5:08 | 6:21 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| Sat 14 Nov | 5:09 | 6:22 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
Qibla direction in Anchau
66.9° east-north-east
From Anchau the Qibla is 66.9° from true north, to the east-north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,544 km away along the shortest (great-circle) route.
Angles are measured from true north. Phone compasses can be off by a few degrees: hold the phone flat and away from metal.
Prayer times in Anchau for November 2026
| Date | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 21 Jum. I | 5:06 | 6:18 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:02 | 7:10 |
| 2 Mon | 22 | 5:06 | 6:18 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:02 | 7:09 |
| 3 Tue | 23 | 5:06 | 6:18 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:01 | 7:09 |
| 4 Wed | 24 | 5:07 | 6:19 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:01 | 7:09 |
| 5 Thu | 25 | 5:07 | 6:19 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:01 | 7:09 |
| 6 Fri | 26 | 5:07 | 6:19 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:01 | 7:09 |
| 7 Sat | 27 | 5:07 | 6:20 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:01 | 7:09 |
| 8 Sun | 28 | 5:07 | 6:20 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 9 Mon | 29 | 5:08 | 6:20 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 10 Tue | 30 | 5:08 | 6:20 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 11 Wed | 1 Jum. II | 5:08 | 6:21 | 12:10 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 12 Thu | 2 | 5:08 | 6:21 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 13 Fri | 3 | 5:08 | 6:21 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 14 Sat | 4 | 5:09 | 6:22 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 15 Sun | 5 | 5:09 | 6:22 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 16 Mon | 6 | 5:09 | 6:23 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 17 Tue | 7 | 5:10 | 6:23 | 12:11 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 18 Wed | 8 | 5:10 | 6:23 | 12:12 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 19 Thu | 9 | 5:10 | 6:24 | 12:12 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 20 Fri | 10 | 5:10 | 6:24 | 12:12 | 3:31 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 21 Sat | 11 | 5:11 | 6:25 | 12:12 | 3:32 | 6:00 | 7:09 |
| 22 Sun | 12 | 5:11 | 6:25 | 12:13 | 3:32 | 6:00 | 7:10 |
| 23 Mon | 13 | 5:12 | 6:26 | 12:13 | 3:32 | 6:00 | 7:10 |
| 24 Tue | 14 | 5:12 | 6:26 | 12:13 | 3:32 | 6:00 | 7:10 |
| 25 Wed | 15 | 5:12 | 6:27 | 12:13 | 3:32 | 6:00 | 7:10 |
| 26 Thu | 16 | 5:13 | 6:27 | 12:14 | 3:33 | 6:00 | 7:10 |
| 27 Fri | 17 | 5:13 | 6:27 | 12:14 | 3:33 | 6:01 | 7:11 |
| 28 Sat | 18 | 5:13 | 6:28 | 12:14 | 3:33 | 6:01 | 7:11 |
| 29 Sun | 19 | 5:14 | 6:28 | 12:15 | 3:33 | 6:01 | 7:11 |
| 30 Mon | 20 | 5:14 | 6:29 | 12:15 | 3:34 | 6:01 | 7:12 |
Method: Muslim World League. Asr: Standard. Local time (Africa/Lagos), daylight saving time included. Fridays are highlighted.
Ramadan 2027 in Anchau
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 and end on 8 March, with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March, subject to the moon sighting.
In Anchau the fast will last from 12 h 55 min to 13 h 9 min. On the first day suhoor ends at 5:37 am and iftar is at 6:32 pm.
Coming up in the Islamic calendar
- Isra and Mi‘raj (the night of the 27th, from Maghrib the evening before)27 Rajab 1448 AH · in 58 days
- Laylat al-Bara’ah (the night of mid-Sha‘ban, from Maghrib the evening before)15 Sha‘ban 1448 AH · in 76 days
- First day of Ramadan1 Ramadan 1448 AH · in 92 days
Sun and night times in Anchau today
- Imsak (10 min before Fajr)
- 4:57 am
- Sunrise
- 6:20 am
- Solar noon (zawal)
- 12:10 pm
- Sunset
- 6:00 pm
- Day length
- 11 h 40 min (same tomorrow)
- Duha (Chasht) prayer
- 6:35 am – 12:00 pm
- Islamic midnight (end of the preferred time for Isha)
- 12:10 am
- Last third of the night begins (Tahajjud)
- 1:25 am
When voluntary prayer is disliked
- While the sun is rising: 6:20 am – 6:35 am
- While the sun is at its highest point, shortly before 12:10 pm
- While the sun is setting: 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Approximate intervals of about 15 minutes. Voluntary prayer is also disliked after praying Fajr until sunrise and after praying Asr until sunset; in the Hanafi school no prayer at all is offered at the three times above. Scholars differ on the details; ask your local imam if in doubt.
Prayer times by calculation method, 8 November
Mosques use different twilight angles for Fajr and Isha, which is why timetables in Anchau can differ: today the earliest and latest Fajr are 21 min apart, and Isha differs by up to 34 min.
| Method | Fajr | Isha |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim World League Fajr 18°, Isha 17° | 5:07 am | 7:09 pm |
| Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Fajr 15°, Isha 15° | 5:20 am | 7:00 pm |
| Egyptian General Authority of Survey Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° | 5:01 am | 7:11 pm |
| Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan) | 5:05 am | 7:30 pm |
| University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi Fajr 18°, Isha 18° | 5:07 am | 7:13 pm |
| Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey) Fajr 18°, Isha 17° | 5:07 am | 7:09 pm |
| Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia Fajr 16°, Isha 15° | 5:16 am | 7:00 pm |
| JAKIM (Malaysia) Fajr 20°, Isha 18° | 4:59 am | 7:13 pm |
| Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran Fajr 17.7°, Maghrib 4.5°, Isha 14° | 5:09 am | 6:56 pm |
Prayer times near Anchau
- Dutsen Wai 25 km WSW · Maghrib 1 min later
- Soba 37 km W · Maghrib 2 min later
- Burumburum 60 km NE · Maghrib 1 min earlier
- Lere 67 km SSE · Maghrib at the same time
- Zaria 75 km WNW · Maghrib 3 min later
- Wudil 106 km NNE · Maghrib 2 min earlier
- Kaduna 115 km WSW · Maghrib 5 min later
- Kano 116 km N · Maghrib 1 min earlier
- Gaya 120 km NNE · Maghrib 3 min earlier
- Malumfashi 125 km NW · Maghrib 2 min later
- Jos 127 km SSE · Maghrib at the same time
- Birnin Kudu 130 km ENE · Maghrib 5 min earlier
About Anchau
- Coordinates
- 10.9624° N, 8.3923° E
- Elevation
- 691 m
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos (UTC+1)
- Population
- 15,538
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Kaduna State
Questions about prayer times in Anchau
What time is Fajr in Anchau today?
On Sunday, 8 November 2026 Fajr in Anchau begins at 5:07 am. The time for Fajr lasts until sunrise at 6:20 am.
What time is Dhuhr in Anchau today?
Dhuhr in Anchau begins at 12:10 pm, just after the sun passes its highest point, and its time lasts until Asr at 3:31 pm.
What time is Asr in Anchau today?
Asr begins at 3:31 pm by the Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali rule and at 4:23 pm by the Hanafi rule. Its time lasts until Maghrib at 6:00 pm.
What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Anchau today?
Maghrib is at 6:00 pm, just after sunset; in Ramadan this is when the fast is broken. Isha follows at 7:09 pm.
When does Isha begin and end in Anchau?
Isha begins at 7:09 pm and is best prayed before Islamic midnight, 12:10 am tonight. Many scholars allow it until Fajr when there is a need.
When is Tahajjud in Anchau?
Tahajjud is prayed after Isha and before Fajr. Tonight the last third of the night, the time most recommended for it, begins at 1:25 am, and Fajr is at 5:08 am.
Which calculation method is used for Anchau?
We use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°); Asr follows the Standard (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) rule. You can switch to another method in the calculation settings on this page.
Why do these times differ from my mosque’s timetable?
Mosques may use another calculation method, add a few minutes of precaution or keep a fixed timetable: today the methods compared on this page differ by up to 21 min for Fajr and 34 min for Isha in Anchau. These are also the times each prayer begins; the congregation usually starts later, at a time each mosque sets.
What is the Qibla direction in Anchau?
The Qibla in Anchau is 66.9° from true north, to the east-north-east. The Kaaba is 3,544 km away.
What time is Jumu‘ah (Friday prayer) in Anchau?
Jumu‘ah replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. On Friday, 13 November Dhuhr in Anchau begins at 12:11 pm; each mosque sets its own time for the sermon and prayer, usually a little later.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Anchau?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027 and end on 8 March 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on 9 March 2027, depending on the moon sighting. On the first day the fast in Anchau lasts 12 h 55 min, from Fajr at 5:37 am to Maghrib at 6:32 pm.