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Prayer times in Karengera
This page shows today’s prayer times in Karengera, Western Province, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Rwanda.
Today’s prayer times in Karengera
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Karengera
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Karengera change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Karengera on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 16 min, compared with only 11 h 59 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:21 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Karengera and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:01 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:21 PM |
Karengera is located 130 km south-west of Kigali, so Dhuhr in Karengera is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Kigali. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Karengera.
Qibla direction in Karengera
Qibla from Karengera: 23.3° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,910 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Karengera is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Karengera
Fasting in Karengera, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:24 PM and imsak at 4:50 AM on the first day, 13 h 24 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:19 PM for a fast of 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Rwanda.
Where Karengera is located
Karengera lies at 2.5169° S, 29.0326° E, in Western Province, in Rwanda. The nearest administrative centre is Gikongoro, 60 km away. Close by you will find Bushenge (10 km), Bushekeri (13 km), and Shangi (13 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Karengera
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Rwanda
- Population
- 32,504
- Coordinates
- -2.51690, 29.03260
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,910 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Karengera
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Karengera 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.
If you are passing through Karengera, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Karengera
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Karengera
Which calculation method is used for Karengera?
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 Karengera during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Karengera?
The Qibla in Karengera is 23.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,910 km away.
When is Fajr in Karengera?
Fajr in Karengera depends on the season: about 4:38 AM on 21 December and about 4:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Karengera?
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.