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Prayer times in Mai
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mai, Nakuru County, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Kenya.
Adhan times in Mai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mai
It helps to know how prayer times in Mai move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:11 AM on 21 December and 5:18 AM on 21 June, a shift of 8 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:37 PM and 6:37 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 11 min around the december solstice and drops to 12 h 04 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 | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
Mai lies 42 km north-west of Nairobi, so Dhuhr in Mai comes about 1 minute later than in Nairobi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mai.
Qibla direction in Mai
The Qibla in Mai is at 7.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,516 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 7.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Mai
For those fasting in Mai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:52 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 13 h 20 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:48 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kenya.
Mai on the map
The coordinates of Mai are 0.9817° S and 36.5864° E. The closest places on our site are Maai Mahiu (less than 1 km), Limuru (16 km), and Githunguri (23 km). Kiambu, the nearest administrative centre, is 35 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Nakuru County.
- Name
- Mai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nakuru County, Kenya
- Population
- 20,823
- Coordinates
- -0.98169, 36.58642
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,516 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mai
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mai comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (4:56 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:41 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mai and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Mai
- Maai Mahiuless than 1 km · south
- Limuru16 km · south-east
- Githunguri23 km · east
- Karuri29 km · south-east
- Kikuyu31 km · south
- Naivasha34 km · north-west
- Kiambu35 km · south-east
- Nairobi42 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mai
What is the Qibla direction in Mai?
The Qibla in Mai is 7.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,516 km away.
How long is the fast in Mai during Ramadan?
About 13 h 20 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 Mai?
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 Fajr in Mai?
Fajr in Mai depends on the season: about 5:11 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.