Region · Rwanda
Prayer times in Western Province
Salah times in Western Province (Rwanda): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Western Province has 22 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Western Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Western Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Western Province by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Western Province on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 15 min, against only 12 h on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Western Province and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
Compared with Kigali, Dhuhr in Western Province comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Kigali, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Western Province is 80 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Western Province and distance to Makkah
In Western Province you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 23.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,849 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Western Province 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 Western Province 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 Western Province is at about 4:50 AM and iftar at 6:22 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 23 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:50 AM and iftar to 6:17 PM, for a fast of 13 h 17 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Western Province on the map
Western Province is one of the regions of Rwanda. Its main city, Kibuye, lies at 2.0603° S, 29.3478° E. The region has 22 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Western Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Rwanda
- Coordinates
- -2.06028, 29.34778
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,849 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Western Province
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Western Province comes about 55 minutes later around the june solstice (4:24 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Western Province and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Western Province
- Prayer times in Gisenyi172,357
- Kibuye48,024
- Salah times Cyangugu43,866
- Kirambo40,341
- Prayer times in Kagano39,994
- Ngororero38,823
- Salah times Macuba33,319
- Karengera32,504
- Prayer times in Bugarama31,086
- Gihombo29,843
- Salah times Karambi29,726
- Bushekeri29,680
- Prayer times in Nyabitekeli29,293
- Shangi28,064
- Salah times Cyato26,996
- Kirimbi25,647
- Prayer times in Gitesi24,859
- Bushenge22,624
- Salah times Mahembe20,043
- Mukamira19,021
- Prayer times in Rangiro17,967
- Kora15,134
Nearby cities to Western Province
- Southern Province55 km · south-east
- City of Kigali80 km · east
- Northern Province96 km · north-east
- Eastern Province121 km · east
Prayer times in Western Province: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Western Province?
Fajr in Western Province changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 December and about 4:49 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Western Province?
The Qibla in Western Province is 23.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,849 km away.
How long is the fast in Western Province 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.
Do prayer times in Western Province differ from Kigali?
Yes. Western Province is 80 km from Kigali, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Western Province comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Kigali.
When is Maghrib in Western Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 June and 6:08 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.