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Prayer times in Lugulu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lugulu, Busia County, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Kenya.
Adhan times in Lugulu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Lugulu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lugulu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lugulu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, compared with only 12 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:54 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:35 PM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lugulu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:54 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:54 PM |
Lugulu lies 336 km north-west of Nairobi, so Dhuhr in Lugulu is called about 10 minutes later than in Nairobi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Lugulu.
Qibla direction in Lugulu
The Qibla in Lugulu is at 14.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,414 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 14.0°.
Fasting hours in Lugulu during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Lugulu is at about 5:33 AM and iftar at 7:00 PM, for a fast of 13 h 17 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:31 AM and iftar to 6:57 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Lugulu is located
Lugulu lies at 0.3934° N, 34.3040° E, in Busia County, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Busia, 23 km away. Nearby places include Mumias (21 km), Busia (23 km), and Malaba (27 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lugulu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Busia County, Kenya
- Population
- 40,894
- Coordinates
- 0.39337, 34.30399
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,414 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lugulu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lugulu comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (5:07 PM instead of 4:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:50 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Lugulu and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lugulu
What is the Qibla direction in Lugulu?
The Qibla in Lugulu is 14.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,414 km away.
How long is the fast in Lugulu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Lugulu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:44 PM on 21 December and 6:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Lugulu?
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.
Do prayer times in Lugulu differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Lugulu is 336 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Lugulu comes about 10 minutes later than in Nairobi.