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Prayer times in Githunguri
Muslims living in Githunguri can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Githunguri is a city in Kenya, in Kiambu County, with about 63,319 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Githunguri today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Githunguri
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Githunguri change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Githunguri move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:10 AM on 21 December and 5:18 AM on 21 June, a difference of 8 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:37 PM and 6:36 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 11 min around the december solstice and drops to 12 h 04 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:47 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Githunguri practically coincides with Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Githunguri is 26 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Githunguri
The Qibla in Githunguri is at 7.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,522 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 7.4°.
Fasting hours in Githunguri during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Githunguri is at about 5:21 AM and iftar at 6:52 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:21 AM and iftar to 6:47 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Githunguri on the map
The coordinates of Githunguri are 1.0575° S and 36.7763° E. The nearest cities on our site are Karuri (13 km), Kiambu (14 km), and Limuru (16 km). Kiambu, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Kiambu County.
- Name
- Githunguri
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kiambu County, Kenya
- Population
- 63,319
- Coordinates
- -1.05754, 36.77625
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,522 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Githunguri
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Githunguri takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 4:56 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Githunguri (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Githunguri: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Githunguri?
The Qibla in Githunguri is 7.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,522 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Githunguri?
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 Githunguri?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 21 June and 6:36 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Githunguri during Ramadan?
About 13 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Githunguri?
Fajr in Githunguri depends on the season: about 5:10 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.