Regional capital · Kericho County
Prayer times in Kericho
Residents of and visitors to Kericho can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kericho is a regional capital in Kenya, in Kericho County, with about 53,804 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kericho today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kericho prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kericho change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kericho on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, against only 12 h 06 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:54 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kericho and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:52 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Kericho is called about 6 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Kericho is 199 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kericho
Qibla direction for Kericho: 11.2° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,473 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kericho remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Kericho
Ramadan in Kericho: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:57 PM, roughly 13 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, shorter by 3 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kericho is located
The coordinates of Kericho are 0.3677° S and 35.2831° E. The nearest cities on our site are Muhoroni (25 km), Nyamira (44 km), and Bomet (46 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Kericho County.
- Name
- Kericho
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kericho County, Kenya
- Population
- 53,804
- Coordinates
- -0.36774, 35.28314
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,473 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kericho
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kericho comes roughly 56 minutes later around the june solstice (5:02 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:46 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kericho (UTC+3), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kericho
What time is Fajr in Kericho?
Fajr in Kericho changes with the seasons: about 5:17 AM on 21 December and about 5:23 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Kericho?
The Qibla in Kericho is 11.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,473 km away.
How long is the fast in Kericho during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kericho?
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.
When is Maghrib in Kericho?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:44 PM on 21 June and 6:41 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.