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Prayer times in Kagera
This page gives today’s prayer times in Kagera, a region of Tanzania, together with links to the 13 cities of Kagera that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Bukoba; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Kagera
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kagera
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kagera by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kagera on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:29 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, against only 12 h 03 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:06 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kagera and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:03 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:08 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Kagera is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 24 minutes later than in the capital. Kagera is 692 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kagera and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Kagera: 18.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,676 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kagera remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kagera
For those fasting in Kagera, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:12 PM and imsak at 5:41 AM on the first day, 13 h 21 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:07 PM for a fast of 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Where Kagera is located
Kagera is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Bukoba, lies at 1.3317° S, 31.8122° E. The region has 13 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kagera
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -1.33167, 31.81222
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,676 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kagera
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kagera takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:15 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kagera and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Kagera
- Prayer times in Bukoba144,938
- Kassambya37,028
- Salah times Biharamulo34,038
- Bugarama32,494
- Prayer times in Mutukula26,532
- Kakunyu26,379
- Salah times Rulenge22,069
- Nsunga20,049
- Prayer times in Nshamba19,815
- Kabanga19,421
- Salah times Katerero18,430
- Ngara16,890
- Prayer times in Kamachumu15,701
Prayer times near Kagera
Prayer times in Kagera: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Kagera during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kagera?
The Qibla in Kagera is 18.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,676 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kagera?
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 Kagera?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:56 PM on 21 June and 6:57 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Kagera?
Fajr in Kagera depends on the season: about 5:29 AM on 21 December and about 5:38 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.