Regional capital · Ngozi Province
Prayer times in Ngozi
Muslims living in Ngozi can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ngozi is a regional capital in Burundi, in Ngozi Province, with about 61,716 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ngozi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ngozi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ngozi
It is useful to know how prayer times in Ngozi move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:34 AM on 21 December and 4:49 AM on 21 June, a shift of 15 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:01 PM and 6:07 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 18 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 57 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with Gitega, Dhuhr in Ngozi comes at almost exactly the same time as Gitega, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Ngozi is 59 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ngozi
The Qibla in Ngozi is at 21.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,916 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 21.4°.
Fasting hours in Ngozi during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ngozi is around 4:47 AM and iftar at 6:21 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:15 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Ngozi is located
The coordinates of Ngozi are 2.9075° S and 29.8306° E. The closest places on our site are Kayanza (22 km), Karuzi (43 km), and Kirundo (46 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Ngozi Province.
- Name
- Ngozi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ngozi Province, Burundi
- Population
- 61,716
- Coordinates
- -2.90750, 29.83060
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,916 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ngozi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ngozi comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:21 PM instead of 3:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:08 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Ngozi in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ngozi
What is the Qibla direction in Ngozi?
The Qibla in Ngozi is 21.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,916 km away.
Do prayer times in Ngozi differ from Gitega?
Yes. Ngozi is 59 km from Gitega, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Ngozi comes at almost exactly the same time as Gitega.
Which calculation method is used for Ngozi?
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.
How long is the fast in Ngozi during Ramadan?
About 13 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Ngozi?
Fajr in Ngozi depends on the season: about 4:34 AM on 21 December and about 4:49 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.