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Prayer times in Macuba
This page shows today’s prayer times in Macuba, 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.
Adhan times in Macuba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Macuba prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Macuba change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Macuba move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:38 AM on 21 December and 4:50 AM on 21 June, a difference of 12 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 6:09 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 15 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 59 min in the june solstice. Use these figures 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 | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Kigali, Dhuhr in Macuba is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Kigali, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes later than in the capital. Macuba is 104 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Macuba
Qibla from Macuba: 23.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,880 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Macuba remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Macuba
For those fasting in Macuba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:23 PM and imsak at 4:50 AM on the first day, 13 h 23 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 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 Macuba is located
Macuba is located at 2.2933° S, 29.1877° E, in Western Province, in Rwanda. The nearest administrative centre is Kibuye, 31 km away. Nearby places include Kirimbi (3 km), Kirambo (6 km), and Karambi (7 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Macuba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Rwanda
- Population
- 33,319
- Coordinates
- -2.29330, 29.18770
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,880 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Macuba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Macuba is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 55 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:24 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: 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 your mosque.
Prayer times near Macuba
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Macuba
What is the Qibla direction in Macuba?
The Qibla in Macuba is 23.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,880 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Macuba?
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.
When is Maghrib in Macuba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 June and 6:09 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Macuba differ from Kigali?
Yes. Macuba is 104 km from Kigali, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Macuba is called about 3 minutes later than in Kigali.
How long is the fast in Macuba 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.