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Prayer times in Upper Gilgil
Looking for the adhan times in Upper Gilgil? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Upper Gilgil, Nyandarua County. Every figure is computed for 0.2121° S, 36.2725° E, which means the times match Upper Gilgil itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Upper Gilgil today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Upper Gilgil
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Upper Gilgil change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Upper Gilgil move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:14 AM on 21 December and 5:15 AM on 23 September, a shift of 2 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:31 PM and 6:37 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 08 min in the december solstice and drops to 12 h 06 min around the september equinox. 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 | 5:31 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Upper Gilgil is called about 2 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes later than in the capital. Upper Gilgil is 134 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Upper Gilgil
The Qibla in Upper Gilgil is at 8.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,436 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 8.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Upper Gilgil
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Upper Gilgil is around 5:24 AM and iftar at 6:53 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:23 AM and iftar to 6:49 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Upper Gilgil on the map
Upper Gilgil lies at 0.2121° S, 36.2725° E, in Nyandarua County, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Ol Kalou, 14 km away. Close by you will find Ol Kalou (14 km), Nakuru (25 km), and Nyahururu (30 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Upper Gilgil
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nyandarua County, Kenya
- Population
- 60,711
- Coordinates
- -0.21209, 36.27248
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,436 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Upper Gilgil
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Upper Gilgil takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 4:59 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Upper Gilgil, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Upper Gilgil
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Upper Gilgil
Which calculation method is used for Upper Gilgil?
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 Upper Gilgil?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:31 PM on 23 September and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Upper Gilgil differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Upper Gilgil is 134 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Upper Gilgil is called about 2 minutes later than in Nairobi.
What is the Qibla direction in Upper Gilgil?
The Qibla in Upper Gilgil is 8.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,436 km away.
What time is Fajr in Upper Gilgil?
Fajr in Upper Gilgil depends on the season: about 5:14 AM on 21 December and about 5:15 AM on 23 September. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.