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Prayer times in Ruiru
This page shows today’s salah times in Ruiru, Kiambu County, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Kenya.
Today’s prayer times in Ruiru
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ruiru prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ruiru by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ruiru on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:09 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 11 min, against only 12 h 03 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:46 PM and 7:47 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ruiru and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:47 PM |
Ruiru lies 22 km north-east of Nairobi, so Dhuhr in Ruiru is called about 1 minute earlier than in Nairobi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ruiru.
Finding the Qibla from Ruiru
The Qibla in Ruiru is at 6.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,529 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 points to 6.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ruiru
For those fasting in Ruiru, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:51 PM and imsak at 5:20 AM on the first day, 13 h 21 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:46 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kenya.
About Ruiru
Ruiru is located at 1.1467° S, 36.9609° E, in Kiambu County, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Kiambu, 14 km away. Close by you will find Juja (8 km), Kiambu (14 km), and Githunguri (17 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ruiru
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kiambu County, Kenya
- Population
- 490,120
- Coordinates
- -1.14665, 36.96087
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 6.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,529 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ruiru
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ruiru comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Ruiru in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Ruiru
- Juja8 km · north-east
- Kiambu14 km · west
- Githunguri17 km · south
- Thika17 km · north-east
- Imara Daima Estate22 km · south-west
- Nairobi22 km · south-west
- Githunguri23 km · north-west
- Karuri23 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ruiru
When is Maghrib in Ruiru?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:36 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 Ruiru during Ramadan?
About 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ruiru differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Ruiru is 22 km from Nairobi, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Ruiru comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Nairobi.
Which calculation method is used for Ruiru?
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 Ruiru?
The Qibla in Ruiru is 6.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,529 km away.