Islamic New Year in Sokoto
Nigeria — June 16, 2026
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Sokoto
01:06:58
Africa/Lagos
GMT / UTC
00:06:58
Etc/UTC
Mecca
03:06:58
UTC+3
About Islamic New Year
The first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of a new year in the Islamic calendar.
Based on hijri calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Sokoto Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Population
- 1,040,000
- Coordinates
- 13.0627, 5.2432
Sun Times Today in Sokoto
Sunrise
06:31
Solar Noon
12:41
Sunset
18:51
Golden Hour
18:22
Daylight
12h 19m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Sokoto
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:20 |
| Sunrise | 06:31 |
| Dhuhr | 12:41 |
| Asr | 15:54 |
| Maghrib | 18:51 |
| Isha | 19:58 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
36.0°C
Low
25.7°C
Condition
Cloudy
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Islamic New Year in Sokoto?
- Islamic New Year in Sokoto falls on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- What timezone is Sokoto in?
- Sokoto is in the Africa/Lagos timezone.