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Prayer times in West Pokot County
Salah times in West Pokot County (Kenya): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. West Pokot County has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in West Pokot County
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
West Pokot County prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in West Pokot County by season
Prayer times in West Pokot County change noticeably between the seasons. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:20 AM and Maghrib at 6:47 PM, for a day of 12 h 12 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:21 AM and Maghrib to 6:39 PM, and the day lasts only 12 h 03 min. The difference 0 h 08 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in West Pokot County comes about 7 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes later than in the capital. West Pokot County is 339 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in West Pokot County
From West Pokot County you pray towards the north, at an angle of 12.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,302 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of West Pokot County 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.
Fasting hours in West Pokot County during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in West Pokot County is around 5:30 AM and iftar at 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:28 AM and iftar to 6:53 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
West Pokot County on the map
West Pokot County is one of the regions of Kenya. Its main city, Kapenguria, is at 1.2389° N, 35.1119° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- West Pokot County
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kenya
- Coordinates
- 1.23889, 35.11194
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,302 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in West Pokot County
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in West Pokot County takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:08 PM for the majority, 5:05 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in West Pokot County and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in West Pokot County
- Prayer times in Kapenguria56,000
- Makutano28,469
Nearby cities to West Pokot County
- Trans Nzoia27 km · south-west
- Elegeyo-Marakwet77 km · south-east
- Uasin Gishu County82 km · south
- Bungoma County97 km · south-west
- Baringo109 km · south-east
- Kakamega County113 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in West Pokot County
Do prayer times in West Pokot County differ from Nairobi?
Yes. West Pokot County is 339 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in West Pokot County is called about 7 minutes later than in Nairobi.
What is the Qibla direction in West Pokot County?
The Qibla in West Pokot County is 12.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,302 km away.
What time is Fajr in West Pokot County?
Fajr in West Pokot County depends on the season: about 5:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for West Pokot County?
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 West Pokot County during Ramadan?
About 13 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.