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Prayer times in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 05:28 | 06:37 | 12:41 | 15:42 | 18:44 | 19:48 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 05:18 | 06:33 | 12:35 | 16:00 | 18:36 | 19:47 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:14 | 06:22 | 12:27 | 15:29 | 18:29 | 19:33 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 05:09 | 06:25 | 12:32 | 15:57 | 18:37 | 19:47 |
Method: Muslim World League (MWL), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 12 h 03 min in winter to 12 h 12 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Africa/Nairobi).
Qibla from Nairobi
The Qibla bearing is 7.2° from true north (to the north), and the Kaaba is about 2,547 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 1.3° S twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Nairobi is listed with the method that is commonly used in Kenya. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Nairobi?
7.2° from true north, to the north. The distance to the Kaaba is about 2,547 km.
Which calculation method is used for Nairobi?
This page uses Muslim World League (MWL), a common choice in Kenya. You can change it in the app.