Regional capital · Southern Province
Prayer times in Nyanza
Muslims living in Nyanza can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Nyanza is a regional capital in Rwanda, in Southern Province, with about 32,016 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Nyanza
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nyanza
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nyanza change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nyanza on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:36 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 16 min, compared with only 11 h 59 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:13 PM and 7:18 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nyanza and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:36 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with Kigali, Dhuhr in Nyanza comes roughly 1 minute later than in Kigali, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Nyanza is 56 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nyanza
Qibla from Nyanza: 22.0° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,862 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nyanza is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Nyanza
Fasting in Nyanza, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 4:48 AM on the first day, 13 h 23 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Rwanda.
Where Nyanza is located
The coordinates of Nyanza are 2.3519° S and 29.7509° E. The closest places on our site are Ruhango (15 km), Gikongoro (23 km), and Nzega (26 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Southern Province.
- Name
- Nyanza
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Southern Province, Rwanda
- Population
- 32,016
- Coordinates
- -2.35187, 29.75089
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,862 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nyanza
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nyanza is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 55 minutes around 21 June: 3:27 PM for the majority, 4:22 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Nyanza and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nyanza
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nyanza
Do prayer times in Nyanza differ from Kigali?
Yes. Nyanza is 56 km from Kigali, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Nyanza comes roughly 1 minute later than in Kigali.
When is Fajr in Nyanza?
Fajr in Nyanza changes with the seasons: about 4:36 AM on 21 December and about 4:48 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Nyanza?
The Qibla in Nyanza is 22.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,862 km away.
How long is the fast in Nyanza during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Nyanza?
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.