Nigeria · Muslim World League
Abuja prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Abuja, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Abuja
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 5:08 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 6:18 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 12:17 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 3:36 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 6:13 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 7:20 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Abuja tonight?
Tahajjud is the prayer offered after sleeping, at any point between Isha and Fajr. The Prophet ﷺ described the last third of the night as the time our Lord descends and calls out (Sahih al-Bukhari 1145; Sahih Muslim 758). Tonight in Abuja that portion runs from 1:29 AM until Fajr at 5:08 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 6:13 PM
- Isha
- 7:20 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:40 PM
- Last third begins
- 1:29 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 5:08 AM
Nights here last about 10h 55m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Abuja
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5:08 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 5:08 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 5:08 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 5:08 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 5:08 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 5:08 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 5:08 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:18 PM |
Calculated with the Muslim World League method for Abuja (9.08°, 7.40°), timezone Africa/Lagos, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Abuja?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 5:08 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:29 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:40 PM in Abuja.
How many rak'ahs should I pray?
Two at a time, as many pairs as you can manage, closed with Witr. Read the referenced guidance.
These timings are astronomical calculations. If your local mosque announces a different Fajr or Isha, follow your mosque.