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Prayer times in Kihancha
Residents of and visitors to Kihancha can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kihancha is a city in Kenya, in Migori County, with about 22,194 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kihancha
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kihancha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kihancha
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kihancha on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:18 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, compared with only 12 h 03 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:55 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kihancha and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:56 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Kihancha is called about 9 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes later than in the capital. Kihancha is 244 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kihancha and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kihancha is at 12.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,578 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 12.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Kihancha
Ramadan in Kihancha: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:00 PM, about 13 h 21 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, shorter by 5 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Kihancha
The coordinates of Kihancha are 1.1935° S and 34.6197° E. The closest places on our site are Isebania (18 km), Migori (22 km), and Awendo (33 km). Migori, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Migori County.
- Name
- Kihancha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Migori County, Kenya
- Population
- 22,194
- Coordinates
- -1.19347, 34.61967
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,578 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kihancha
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kihancha comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (5:04 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:49 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kihancha (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kihancha
Which calculation method is used for Kihancha?
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 Kihancha differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Kihancha is 244 km from Nairobi, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kihancha comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Nairobi.
What is the Qibla direction in Kihancha?
The Qibla in Kihancha is 12.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,578 km away.
What time is Fajr in Kihancha?
Fajr in Kihancha depends on the season: about 5:18 AM on 21 December and about 5:27 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Kihancha?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.