Regional capital · West Pokot County
Prayer times in Kapenguria
Residents of and visitors to Kapenguria can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kapenguria is a regional capital in Kenya, in West Pokot County, with about 56,000 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.
Prayer times in Kapenguria today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kapenguria
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Kapenguria by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kapenguria on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, against only 12 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:50 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kapenguria and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 Kapenguria is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes later than in the capital. Kapenguria is 339 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kapenguria and distance to Makkah
In Kapenguria 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 Kapenguria 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.
Ramadan timetable for Kapenguria
Ramadan in Kapenguria: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:56 PM, roughly 13 h 15 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).
Kapenguria on the map
The coordinates of Kapenguria are 1.2389° N and 35.1119° E. The nearest cities on our site are Makutano (3 km), Kitale (27 km), and Moi‘s Bridge (41 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across West Pokot County.
- Name
- Kapenguria
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- West Pokot County, Kenya
- Population
- 56,000
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kapenguria
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kapenguria is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Kapenguria and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kapenguria
Prayer times in Kapenguria: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Kapenguria?
Fajr in Kapenguria changes with the seasons: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Kapenguria?
The Qibla in Kapenguria is 12.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,302 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kapenguria?
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.
When is Maghrib in Kapenguria?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:39 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kapenguria differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Kapenguria is 339 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kapenguria comes about 7 minutes later than in Nairobi.