Iftar time in Kakamega today
Kenya · Africa/Nairobi · UTC+03:00
Iftar Time Today
Wed, Jul 15
6:51 PM
Maghrib (sunset) · 18:51 local time
These are accurate Maghrib (sunset) times, correct for fasting throughout the year.
Full Prayer Schedule — Wed, Jul 15
- 🌌Fajr (Dawn)(Suhoor ends)
- 5:29 AM
- 🌄Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- ☀️Dhuhr (Noon)
- 12:47 PM
- 🌤️Asr (Afternoon)
- 4:12 PM
- 🌅Maghrib / Iftar(Iftar time)
- 6:51 PM
- 🌙Isha (Night)
- 8:01 PM
Calculation: Muslim World League method · Fajr 18°, Isha 17° · Asr (Shafi'i)
Iftar Times — Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr / Suhoor Ends | 🌅 Iftar (Maghrib) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 15(Today) | 5:29 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 5:29 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 5:29 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 5:29 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 5:30 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 5:30 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 5:30 AM | 6:51 PM |
About Iftar in Kakamega
Iftar is the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan. It begins at sunset — the moment of the Maghrib prayer. In Kakamega, today's Iftar starts at 6:51 PM (Africa/Nairobi, UTC+03:00).
How fasts are broken: the prophetic tradition is to open the fast with dates and water before performing Maghrib prayer, then return to a fuller meal. Eating in moderation at Iftar prevents the energy crash that often follows large post-fast meals and helps maintain stable hydration through the night.
What is typically served at Iftar
Dates & water
The traditional opening — three dates and a glass of water. Dates restore blood sugar quickly without overwhelming the digestive system.
Soup & salad
Light, broth-based soups (lentil, harira in North Africa, çorba in Turkey) and fresh salads ease the stomach into the main meal.
Main course
Slow-cooked stews, grilled meats, rice or bread. The communal aspect — sharing with family, neighbours and the mosque — is central to Ramadan culture.
Health professionals recommend opening Iftar gently, drinking water steadily through the evening rather than all at once, and keeping the main meal balanced — protein, complex carbohydrates and vegetables — to sustain energy until the following day's Suhoor.