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Prayer times in Nairobi County
Prayer times in Nairobi County (Kenya): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Nairobi County has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Nairobi County today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nairobi County
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nairobi County change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Nairobi County move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:09 AM on 21 December and 5:18 AM on 21 June, a shift of 9 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:36 PM and 6:37 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 12 min around the december solstice and falls 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 | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:47 PM |
Nairobi County is very close to Nairobi (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Nairobi County comes at almost exactly the same time as Nairobi. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Nairobi County
The Qibla in Nairobi County is at 7.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,546 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 7.2°.
Fasting hours in Nairobi County 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 Nairobi County is around 5:21 AM and iftar at 6:52 PM, for a fast of 13 h 21 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:21 AM and iftar to 6:47 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Nairobi County
Nairobi County is one of the regions of Kenya. Its main city, Nairobi, lies at 1.2833° S, 36.8167° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Nairobi County
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kenya
- Coordinates
- -1.28333, 36.81667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,546 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nairobi County
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nairobi County takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 4:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Nairobi County (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Nairobi County
- Prayer times in Nairobi4,397,073
- Thika251,407
- Salah times Imara Daima Estate52,837
Prayer times near Nairobi County
- Kiambu County13 km · north
- Machakos County57 km · south-east
- Kajiado County63 km · south
- Murang'A73 km · north-east
- Nyeri County97 km · north
- Kirinyaga County101 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nairobi County
What is the Qibla direction in Nairobi County?
The Qibla in Nairobi County is 7.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,546 km away.
When is Fajr in Nairobi County?
Fajr in Nairobi County changes with the seasons: about 5:09 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Nairobi County during Ramadan?
About 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Nairobi County?
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 Nairobi County?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:36 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.