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Prayer times in Nyandarua County
Prayer times in Nyandarua County (Kenya): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Nyandarua County has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Nyandarua County
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nyandarua County
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Nyandarua County by season
Prayer times in Nyandarua County change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 5:13 AM and Maghrib at 6:37 PM, for a day of 12 h 08 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:18 AM and Maghrib to 6:39 PM, and the day is just 12 h 06 min. That is a difference of 0 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 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 | 5:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:47 PM |
Nyandarua County lies 123 km north-west of Nairobi, so Dhuhr in Nyandarua County is called roughly 2 minutes later 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 should not be used in Nyandarua County.
Qibla in Nyandarua County and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Nyandarua County is at 8.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,441 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 8.6°.
Fasting hours in Nyandarua County during Ramadan
Ramadan in Nyandarua County: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:52 PM, about 13 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, shorter by 3 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Nyandarua County
Nyandarua County is one of the regions of Kenya. Its main city, Ol Kalou, lies at 0.2709° S, 36.3792° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Nyandarua County
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kenya
- Coordinates
- -0.27088, 36.37917
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,441 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nyandarua County
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nyandarua County comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (4:58 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:42 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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Prayer times in the cities of Nyandarua County
- Prayer times in Upper Gilgil60,711
- Ol Kalou47,795
- Salah times Mairo Inya30,527
Nearby cities to Nyandarua County
- Nakuru County34 km · west
- Laikipia63 km · north
- Nyeri County65 km · east
- Murang'A100 km · south-east
- Kirinyaga County103 km · east
- Narok County106 km · south-west
Prayer times in Nyandarua County: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Nyandarua County during Ramadan?
About 13 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nyandarua County?
The Qibla in Nyandarua County is 8.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,441 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nyandarua 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 Nyandarua County?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:39 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Nyandarua County differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Nyandarua County is 123 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nyandarua County is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Nairobi.