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Prayer times in Gisenyi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gisenyi, Western 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Rwanda.
Adhan times in Gisenyi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gisenyi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gisenyi by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Gisenyi move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:39 AM on 21 December and 4:49 AM on 21 June, a shift of 10 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 6:08 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 13 min in the december solstice and drops to 12 h 01 min in 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 | 4:59 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:18 PM |
Gisenyi lies 93 km west of Kigali, so Dhuhr in Gisenyi comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Kigali. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gisenyi.
Qibla direction in Gisenyi
The Qibla in Gisenyi is at 23.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,817 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 23.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Gisenyi
For those fasting in Gisenyi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 4:50 AM on the first day, 13 h 22 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 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 Gisenyi is located
Gisenyi lies at 1.7028° S, 29.2564° E, in Western Province, in Rwanda. The nearest administrative centre is Kibuye, 41 km away. Nearby places include Kora (23 km), Mukamira (29 km), and Busogo (36 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gisenyi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Rwanda
- Population
- 172,357
- Coordinates
- -1.70278, 29.25639
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,817 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gisenyi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gisenyi comes about 55 minutes later around the june solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:11 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gisenyi (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Gisenyi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gisenyi
Do prayer times in Gisenyi differ from Kigali?
Yes. Gisenyi is 93 km from Kigali, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Gisenyi is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Kigali.
When is Maghrib in Gisenyi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 June and 6:08 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Gisenyi?
Fajr in Gisenyi depends on the season: about 4:39 AM on 21 December and about 4:49 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Gisenyi?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Gisenyi?
The Qibla in Gisenyi is 23.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,817 km away.