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Prayer times in Githunguri
This page shows today’s salah times in Githunguri, Machakos 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.
Prayer times in Githunguri today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Githunguri prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Githunguri change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Githunguri move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:09 AM on 21 December and 5:17 AM on 21 June, a difference of 9 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:35 PM and 6:36 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 12 min around the december solstice and drops to 12 h 03 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 | 6:35 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:47 PM |
Githunguri lies 19 km east of Nairobi, so Dhuhr in Githunguri comes about 1 minute earlier than in Nairobi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Githunguri.
Qibla direction in Githunguri
The Qibla in Githunguri is at 6.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,545 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 6.8°.
Fasting hours in Githunguri during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Githunguri is around 5:20 AM and iftar at 6:51 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:20 AM and iftar to 6:46 PM, for a fast of 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Githunguri is located
Githunguri is located at 1.3000° S, 36.9905° E, in Machakos County, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Nairobi, 19 km away. Close by you will find Mlolongo (12 km), Imara Daima Estate (13 km), and Ruiru (17 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Githunguri
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Machakos County, Kenya
- Population
- 63,319
- Coordinates
- -1.29996, 36.99047
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 6.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,545 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Githunguri
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Githunguri takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 56 minutes around 21 June: 3:59 PM for the majority, 4:54 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Githunguri, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Githunguri
- Mlolongo12 km · south-west
- Imara Daima Estate13 km · west
- Ruiru17 km · north
- Athi River17 km · south
- Nairobi19 km · west
- Kitengela20 km · south
- Juja22 km · north
- Kiambu22 km · north-west
Prayer times in Githunguri: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Githunguri differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Githunguri is 19 km from Nairobi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Githunguri comes about 1 minute earlier than in Nairobi.
What is the Qibla direction in Githunguri?
The Qibla in Githunguri is 6.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,545 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Githunguri?
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.
How long is the fast in Githunguri during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Githunguri?
Fajr in Githunguri depends on the season: about 5:09 AM on 21 December and about 5:17 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.