City · West Pokot County
Prayer times in Makutano
This page shows today’s prayer times in Makutano, West Pokot 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 commonly used in Kenya.
Namaz times in Makutano today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Makutano
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Makutano by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Makutano on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, compared with only 12 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:50 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Makutano 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 | 6:36 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 | 12:38 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 PM |
Compared with Nairobi, Dhuhr in Makutano comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Nairobi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes later than in the capital. Makutano is 341 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Makutano
Qibla from Makutano: 12.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,300 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Makutano is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Makutano during Ramadan
Ramadan in Makutano: based on 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, about 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).
About Makutano
The coordinates of Makutano are 1.2588° N and 35.0957° E. The closest places on our site are Kapenguria (3 km), Kitale (29 km), and Moi‘s Bridge (43 km). Kapenguria, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across West Pokot County.
- Name
- Makutano
- Type
- City
- Part of
- West Pokot County, Kenya
- Population
- 28,469
- Coordinates
- 1.25881, 35.09569
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,300 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Makutano
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Makutano comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (5:05 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:47 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Makutano in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Makutano
- Kapenguria3 km · south-east
- Kitale29 km · south
- Moi‘s Bridge43 km · south
- Kiminini45 km · south-west
- Kimilili67 km · south-west
- Iten80 km · south-east
- Webuye82 km · south-west
- Eldoret84 km · south
Prayer times in Makutano: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Makutano?
Fajr in Makutano 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.
When is Maghrib in Makutano?
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.
How long is the fast in Makutano during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Makutano differ from Nairobi?
Yes. Makutano is 341 km from Nairobi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Makutano comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Nairobi.
Which calculation method is used for Makutano?
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.