Regional capital · Vihiga County
Prayer times in Mbale
Residents of and visitors to Mbale can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Mbale is a regional capital in Kenya, in Vihiga County, with about 60,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Mbale
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mbale prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mbale
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mbale on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:24 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 08 min, against only 12 h 06 min on 23 September. Isha ranges between 7:42 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mbale and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:53 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Mbale comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes later than in the capital. Mbale is 278 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mbale
Qibla direction for Mbale: 12.8° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,437 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mbale remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Mbale during Ramadan
Ramadan in Mbale: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:31 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:59 PM, roughly 13 h 18 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, shorter by 3 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Mbale
The coordinates of Mbale are 0.0821° N and 34.7214° E. The nearest cities on our site are Khwisero (17 km), Kisumu (21 km), and Kakamega (23 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Vihiga County.
- Name
- Mbale
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Vihiga County, Kenya
- Population
- 60,000
- Coordinates
- 0.08213, 34.72139
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,437 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mbale
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mbale comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (5:05 PM instead of 4:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:49 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mbale (UTC+3), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mbale
How long is the fast in Mbale during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Mbale?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 23 September and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mbale differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Mbale is 278 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Mbale comes about 8 minutes later than in Nairobi.
What time is Fajr in Mbale?
Fajr in Mbale depends on the season: about 5:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 23 September. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Mbale?
The Qibla in Mbale is 12.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,437 km away.