Regional capital · Turkana County
Prayer times in Lodwar
Looking for the prayer times in Lodwar? 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 Lodwar, Turkana County. Every figure is computed for 3.1199° N, 35.5964° E, which means the times match Lodwar itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Lodwar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lodwar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Lodwar
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lodwar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:15 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 18 min, against only 11 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:44 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lodwar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:44 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Lodwar is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes later than in the capital. Lodwar is 508 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Lodwar
Qibla direction for Lodwar: 12.3° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,086 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Lodwar is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Lodwar during Ramadan
Ramadan in Lodwar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:52 PM, about 13 h 11 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 2 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Lodwar is located
Lodwar is located at 3.1199° N, 35.5964° E, in Turkana County, in Kenya. Nearby places include Kakuma (105 km), Makutano (214 km), and Kapenguria (216 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lodwar
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Turkana County, Kenya
- Population
- 82,970
- Coordinates
- 3.11988, 35.59642
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,086 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lodwar
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lodwar comes roughly 59 minutes later around the june solstice (5:05 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:45 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Lodwar, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Lodwar
- Kakuma105 km · north-west
- Makutano214 km · south
- Kapenguria216 km · south
- Kitale243 km · south
- Moi‘s Bridge255 km · south
- Maralal256 km · south-east
- Kiminini259 km · south
- Iten273 km · south
Prayer times in Lodwar: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Lodwar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:34 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Lodwar?
The Qibla in Lodwar is 12.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,086 km away.
How long is the fast in Lodwar during Ramadan?
About 13 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Lodwar?
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.
Do prayer times in Lodwar differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Lodwar is 508 km from Nairobi, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Lodwar is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Nairobi.