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Prayer times in Mumias
This page shows today’s salah times in Mumias, Kakamega County, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Kenya.
Adhan times in Mumias today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mumias prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mumias
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mumias on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:24 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 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:35 PM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mumias 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 | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:54 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Mumias is called about 9 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 12 minutes later than in the capital. Mumias is 315 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Mumias and distance to Makkah
In Mumias you pray towards the north, at an angle of 13.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,415 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mumias 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 Mumias
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mumias is at about 5:32 AM and iftar at 6:59 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:31 AM and iftar to 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Mumias is located
Mumias lies at 0.3347° N, 34.4880° E, in Kakamega County, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Bungoma, 27 km away. Close by you will find Lugulu (21 km), Khwisero (22 km), and Bungoma (27 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
- Mumias
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kakamega County, Kenya
- Population
- 45,485
- Coordinates
- 0.33474, 34.48796
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 13.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,415 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mumias
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mumias comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (5:06 PM instead of 4:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 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 at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mumias and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mumias
What time is Fajr in Mumias?
Fajr in Mumias depends on the season: about 5:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Mumias?
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.
How long is the fast in Mumias during Ramadan?
About 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 Mumias?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:43 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mumias differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Mumias is 315 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Mumias comes about 9 minutes later than in Nairobi.