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Prayer times in Karuzi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Karuzi, Gitega Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 Burundi.
Adhan times in Karuzi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Karuzi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Karuzi by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Karuzi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:33 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 18 min, against only 11 h 57 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:18 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Karuzi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:12 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with Gitega, Dhuhr in Karuzi comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Gitega, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. Karuzi is 45 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Karuzi
From Karuzi you face towards the north, at an angle of 20.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,923 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Karuzi 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 Karuzi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Karuzi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:45 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, about 13 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Karuzi on the map
Karuzi is located at 3.1014° S, 30.1628° E, in Gitega Province, in Burundi. The nearest administrative centre is Muyinga, 35 km away. Close by you will find Zanandore (18 km), Muyinga (35 km), and Ngozi (43 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Karuzi
- Local name
- Karusi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gitega Province, Burundi
- Population
- 15,964
- Coordinates
- -3.10139, 30.16278
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 20.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,923 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Karuzi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Karuzi comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:20 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:07 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Karuzi (UTC+2), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Karuzi
When is Maghrib in Karuzi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 June and 6:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Karuzi during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Karuzi differ from Gitega?
Yes. Karuzi is 45 km from Gitega, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Karuzi comes about 1 minute earlier than in Gitega.
Which calculation method is used for Karuzi?
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 Fajr in Karuzi?
Fajr in Karuzi depends on the season: about 4:33 AM on 21 December and about 4:48 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.