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Prayer times in Central Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Central Region, a region of Uganda, together with links to the 41 cities of Central Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Kampala; 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 Central Region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Central Region prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Central Region change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Central Region move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:32 AM on 21 June and 5:29 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:51 PM and 6:56 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 08 min in the summer solstice and falls to 12 h 06 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:01 PM |
Central Region is very close to Kampala (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Central Region comes at almost exactly the same time as Kampala. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Central Region
The Qibla in Central Region is at 18.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,475 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 18.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Central Region
Fasting in Central Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:07 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:03 PM for a fast of 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
Central Region on the map
Central Region is one of the regions of Uganda. Its main city, Kampala, lies at 0.3163° N, 32.5822° E. The region has 41 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Central Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Uganda
- Coordinates
- 0.31628, 32.58219
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,475 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Central Region
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Central Region is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:57 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:14 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Central Region (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Salah times across Central Region
- Prayer times in Kampala1,680,600
- Nansana532,800
- Salah times Kira462,900
- Bunamwaya413,400
- Prayer times in Kyengera285,400
- Kasangati277,685
- Salah times Njeru201,484
- Mukono191,300
- Prayer times in Kajansi155,058
- Katabi154,300
- Salah times Lugazi129,795
- Mubende121,600
- Prayer times in Masaka116,600
- Mityana105,200
- Salah times Entebbe102,600
- Wakiso87,900
- Prayer times in Mpigi49,500
- Luwero49,100
- Salah times Kasanje42,300
- Lukaya32,825
- Prayer times in Kalisizo31,439
- Wobulenzi31,000
- Salah times Kayunga30,000
- Kasaali29,000
- Prayer times in Kakiri28,100
- Bukuya26,972
- Salah times Bombo26,370
- Namasuba22,507
- Prayer times in Kiboga22,400
- Namayumba22,100
- Kiziba21,300
- Butemba18,800
- Buikwe18,500
- Kireka17,947
- Kasanda17,000
- Gombe16,600
- Bukomero16,400
- Lyantonde16,300
- Kyazanga16,000
- Kasambya15,700
- Lwengo15,100
Prayer times near Central Region
- Eastern Region70 km · east
- Western Region238 km · south-west
- Northern Region275 km · north
Prayer times in Central Region: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Central Region?
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 Central Region?
The Qibla in Central Region is 18.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,475 km away.
What time is Fajr in Central Region?
Fajr in Central Region depends on the season: about 5:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Central Region differ from Kampala?
Hardly: Central Region is only less than 1 km from Kampala, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Central Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:51 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.