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Prayer times in Kilifi County
Salah times in Kilifi County (Kenya): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kilifi County has 5 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Kilifi County
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kilifi County
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kilifi County by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kilifi County on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, compared with only 11 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:30 PM and 7:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kilifi County and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:40 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Kilifi County is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kilifi County is 426 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kilifi County and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Kilifi County: 359.9° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,786 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kilifi County remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Kilifi County during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kilifi County: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:42 PM, about 13 h 26 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kilifi County is located
Kilifi County is one of the regions of Kenya. Its main city, Kilifi, is at 3.6305° S, 39.8499° E. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kilifi County
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kenya
- Coordinates
- -3.63045, 39.84992
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 359.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,786 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kilifi County
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kilifi County takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 4:40 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Kilifi County, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Kilifi County
- Prayer times in Malindi119,859
- Mtwapa90,677
- Salah times Kilifi74,270
- Mariakani31,715
- Prayer times in Watamu27,857
Prayer times near Kilifi County
- Mombasa County52 km · south-west
- Kwale County75 km · south-west
- Taita Taveta164 km · west
- Lamu191 km · north-east
- Tana River County240 km · north
- Makueni County321 km · north-west
Prayer times in Kilifi County: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Kilifi County during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kilifi County?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 June and 6:29 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kilifi County differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Kilifi County is 426 km from Nairobi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kilifi County comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Nairobi.
Which calculation method is used for Kilifi County?
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 Kilifi County?
The Qibla in Kilifi County is 359.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,786 km away.