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Prayer times in Bushenge
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bushenge, Western Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 Rwanda.
Today’s prayer times in Bushenge
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bushenge
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bushenge change through the year
Prayer times in Bushenge vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:39 AM and Maghrib at 6:10 PM, giving a day of 12 h 16 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:51 AM and Maghrib to 6:05 PM, and the day is just 11 h 59 min. The difference 0 h 17 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:01 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:21 PM |
Bushenge is located 132 km south-west of Kigali, so Dhuhr in Bushenge comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Kigali. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bushenge.
Qibla in Bushenge and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bushenge is at 23.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,904 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 23.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bushenge
For those fasting in Bushenge, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:24 PM and imsak at 4:51 AM on the first day, 13 h 24 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:19 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 Bushenge is located
The coordinates of Bushenge are 2.4421° S and 28.9824° E. The nearest cities on our site are Shangi (5 km), Cyangugu (10 km), and Karengera (10 km). Kibuye, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Western Province.
- Name
- Bushenge
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Rwanda
- Population
- 22,624
- Coordinates
- -2.44210, 28.98240
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,904 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bushenge
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bushenge comes roughly 55 minutes later around the june solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Prayer times in Bushenge: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Bushenge?
The Qibla in Bushenge is 23.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,904 km away.
Do prayer times in Bushenge differ from Kigali?
Yes. Bushenge is 132 km from Kigali, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Bushenge is called about 4 minutes later than in Kigali.
How long is the fast in Bushenge during Ramadan?
About 13 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Bushenge?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 June and 6:10 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Bushenge?
Fajr in Bushenge changes with the seasons: about 4:39 AM on 21 December and about 4:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.