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Prayer times in Nyahururu
This page shows today’s salah times in Nyahururu, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Kenya.
Today’s prayer times in Nyahururu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nyahururu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Nyahururu by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Nyahururu move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:17 AM on 21 June and 5:15 AM on 23 September, a shift of 2 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:30 PM and 6:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 08 min around the june solstice and falls to 12 h 06 min in the september equinox. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:47 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Nyahururu is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Nyahururu is 155 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Nyahururu
From Nyahururu you face towards the north, at an angle of 8.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,407 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nyahururu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Nyahururu
Fasting in Nyahururu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:52 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 13 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:48 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 Nyahururu
The coordinates of Nyahururu are 0.0381° N and 36.3634° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mairo Inya (5 km), Upper Gilgil (30 km), and Rumuruti (33 km). Rumuruti, the nearest administrative centre, is 33 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Laikipia.
- Name
- Nyahururu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Laikipia, Kenya
- Population
- 37,650
- Coordinates
- 0.03813, 36.36339
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,407 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nyahururu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nyahururu is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 4:58 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 offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Nyahururu and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Nyahururu
- Mairo Inya5 km · east
- Upper Gilgil30 km · south
- Rumuruti33 km · north-east
- Ol Kalou34 km · south
- Nakuru50 km · south-west
- Rongai60 km · south-west
- Gilgil60 km · south
- Njoro62 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nyahururu
Do prayer times in Nyahururu differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Nyahururu is 155 km from Nairobi, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Nyahururu comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Nairobi.
How long is the fast in Nyahururu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nyahururu?
The Qibla in Nyahururu is 8.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,407 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nyahururu?
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 time is Fajr in Nyahururu?
Fajr in Nyahururu depends on the season: about 5:17 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 23 September. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.