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Prayer times in Nanyuki
This page shows today’s salah times in Nanyuki, Laikipia, worked out 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.
Adhan times in Nanyuki today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nanyuki prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nanyuki change through the year
Prayer times in Nanyuki change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:11 AM and Maghrib at 6:33 PM, for a day of 12 h 07 min. Around the september equinox (23 September) Fajr moves to 5:12 AM and Maghrib to 6:27 PM, and the day is just 12 h 06 min. The difference 0 h 01 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:44 PM |
Nanyuki is located 146 km north of Nairobi, so Dhuhr in Nanyuki comes about 1 minute earlier than in Nairobi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nanyuki.
Qibla direction in Nanyuki
The Qibla in Nanyuki is at 7.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,400 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 7.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nanyuki
Fasting in Nanyuki, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:49 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 13 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:46 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kenya.
About Nanyuki
Nanyuki is located at 0.0062° N, 37.0740° E, in Laikipia, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Nyeri, 49 km away. Close by you will find Nyeri (49 km), Tetu (52 km), and Karatina (55 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nanyuki
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Laikipia, Kenya
- Population
- 72,813
- Coordinates
- 0.00624, 37.07398
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,400 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nanyuki
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nanyuki takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:39 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 56 minutes around 21 June: 3:59 PM for the majority, 4:56 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nanyuki (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Nanyuki: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Nanyuki?
The Qibla in Nanyuki is 7.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,400 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nanyuki?
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.
Do prayer times in Nanyuki differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Nanyuki is 146 km from Nairobi, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Nanyuki comes about 1 minute earlier than in Nairobi.
When is Maghrib in Nanyuki?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:27 PM on 23 September and 6:33 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Nanyuki during Ramadan?
About 13 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.