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Prayer times in Habaswein
This page shows today’s salah times in Habaswein, Wajir County, 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 the usual reference in Kenya.
Adhan times in Habaswein today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Habaswein prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Habaswein by season
Prayer times in Habaswein change noticeably between the seasons. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:03 AM and Maghrib at 6:29 PM, giving a day of 12 h 11 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:03 AM and Maghrib to 6:22 PM, and the day lasts only 12 h 04 min. The difference 0 h 07 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Habaswein comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Habaswein is 392 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Habaswein
From Habaswein you face towards the north, at an angle of 0.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,269 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Habaswein and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Habaswein
Ramadan in Habaswein: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:13 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, roughly 13 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, shorter by 1 minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Habaswein is located
Habaswein is located at 1.0166° N, 39.4912° E, in Wajir County, in Kenya. The nearest administrative centre is Wajir, 103 km away. Close by you will find Wajir (103 km), Garba Tula (121 km), and Garissa (164 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Habaswein
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Wajir County, Kenya
- Population
- 49,599
- Coordinates
- 1.01659, 39.49122
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 0.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,269 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Habaswein
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Habaswein is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:30 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Habaswein (UTC+3), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Habaswein
When is Fajr in Habaswein?
Fajr in Habaswein changes with the seasons: about 5:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Habaswein differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Habaswein is 392 km from Nairobi, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Habaswein comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Nairobi.
What is the Qibla direction in Habaswein?
The Qibla in Habaswein is 0.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,269 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Habaswein?
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.
How long is the fast in Habaswein during Ramadan?
About 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.