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Prayer times in Mtwapa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Kenya.
Namaz times in Mtwapa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mtwapa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mtwapa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mtwapa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 21 min, compared with only 11 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:30 PM and 7:41 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mtwapa 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 | 12:29 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:23 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 | 6:17 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:41 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Mtwapa is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Mtwapa is 440 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mtwapa
Qibla from Mtwapa: 0.2° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,820 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mtwapa remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mtwapa
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mtwapa is around 5:06 AM and iftar at 6:43 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 27 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:08 AM and iftar to 6:36 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Mtwapa is located
Mtwapa is located at 3.9394° S, 39.7488° E, in Kilifi County, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Mombasa, 16 km away. Nearby places include Mombasa (16 km), Jomvu (16 km), and Mazeras (22 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mtwapa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kilifi County, Kenya
- Population
- 90,677
- Coordinates
- -3.93938, 39.74877
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 0.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,820 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mtwapa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mtwapa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 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.
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 Mtwapa and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Mtwapa: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Mtwapa differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Mtwapa is 440 km from Nairobi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Mtwapa is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Nairobi.
What is the Qibla direction in Mtwapa?
The Qibla in Mtwapa is 0.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,820 km away.
What time is Fajr in Mtwapa?
Fajr in Mtwapa depends on the season: about 4:53 AM on 21 December and about 5:11 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Mtwapa?
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 Mtwapa?
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.