City · Taita Taveta
Prayer times in Taveta
This page shows today’s prayer times in Taveta, Taita Taveta, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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.
Today’s prayer times in Taveta
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Taveta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Taveta change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Taveta move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:02 AM on 21 December and 5:18 AM on 21 June, a shift of 16 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:29 PM and 6:37 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 19 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 56 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Taveta is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Taveta is 254 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Taveta
Qibla direction for Taveta: 4.7° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,770 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Taveta remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Taveta during Ramadan
Fasting in Taveta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:50 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 13 h 26 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:44 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kenya.
About Taveta
The coordinates of Taveta are 3.3988° S and 37.6834° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mwatate (78 km), Voi (97 km), and Makindu (126 km). Mwatate, the nearest administrative centre, is 78 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Taita Taveta.
- Name
- Taveta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Taita Taveta, Kenya
- Population
- 22,018
- Coordinates
- -3.39879, 37.68336
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 4.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,770 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Taveta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Taveta is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 4:49 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Taveta, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Taveta
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Taveta
Which calculation method is used for Taveta?
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 Taveta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:29 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Taveta differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Taveta is 254 km from Nairobi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Taveta comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Nairobi.
What is the Qibla direction in Taveta?
The Qibla in Taveta is 4.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,770 km away.
What time is Fajr in Taveta?
Fajr in Taveta changes with the seasons: about 5:02 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.