Regional capital · Trans Nzoia
Prayer times in Kitale
Looking for the adhan times in Kitale? Below 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 Kitale, Trans Nzoia. Every figure is computed for 1.0157° N, 35.0062° E, which means the times match Kitale itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kitale today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kitale prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kitale
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kitale on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 11 min, against only 12 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:50 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:32 PM and 12:48 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kitale and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:50 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Kitale comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes later than in the capital. Kitale is 325 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Kitale
The Qibla in Kitale is at 12.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,329 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 12.6°.
Fasting hours in Kitale 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 Kitale is at about 5:31 AM and iftar at 6:56 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:29 AM and iftar to 6:54 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Kitale is located
Kitale lies at 1.0157° N, 35.0062° E, in Trans Nzoia, in Kenya. Nearby places include Kiminini (16 km), Moi‘s Bridge (21 km), and Kapenguria (27 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kitale
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Trans Nzoia, Kenya
- Population
- 162,174
- Coordinates
- 1.01572, 35.00622
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,329 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kitale
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kitale comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (5:05 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:48 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Kitale, 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 Kitale
- Kiminini16 km · south-west
- Moi‘s Bridge21 km · south-east
- Kapenguria27 km · north-east
- Makutano29 km · north
- Kimilili41 km · south-west
- Webuye53 km · south-west
- Eldoret62 km · south-east
- Iten68 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kitale
When is Maghrib in Kitale?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:40 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kitale during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kitale?
The Qibla in Kitale is 12.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,329 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kitale?
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.
What time is Fajr in Kitale?
Fajr in Kitale depends on the season: about 5:21 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.