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Prayer times in Kenscoff
Muslims living in Kenscoff can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kenscoff is a city in Haiti, in Ouest, with about 42,175 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kenscoff
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kenscoff
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kenscoff change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kenscoff move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:51 AM on 21 June and 4:58 AM on 21 December, a difference of 7 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:18 PM and 7:28 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 14 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 01 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:16 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:31 PM |
Kenscoff is very close to Port-au-Prince (12 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Kenscoff practically coincides with Port-au-Prince. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Kenscoff
From Kenscoff you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 62.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,400 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kenscoff and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Kenscoff
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kenscoff is around 4:56 AM and iftar at 5:47 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 41 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:40 AM and iftar to 5:57 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Kenscoff is located
Kenscoff is located at 18.4477° N, 72.2840° W, in Ouest, in Haiti. The nearest administrative centre is Port-au-Prince, 12 km away. Nearby places include Pétionville (7 km), Delmas (11 km), and Port-au-Prince (12 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kenscoff
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ouest, Haiti
- Population
- 42,175
- Coordinates
- 18.44773, -72.28398
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,400 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kenscoff
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kenscoff is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:57 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:29 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kenscoff and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kenscoff
- Pétionville7 km · north
- Delmas11 km · north
- Port-au-Prince12 km · north-west
- Carrefour16 km · north-west
- Croix-des-Bouquets16 km · north-east
- Cité Soleil16 km · north
- Gressier28 km · west
- Thomazeau30 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kenscoff
What time is Fajr in Kenscoff?
Fajr in Kenscoff changes with the seasons: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 4:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kenscoff?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Kenscoff?
The Qibla in Kenscoff is 62.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,400 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kenscoff?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kenscoff during Ramadan?
About 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.