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Prayer times in Buikwe
Muslims living in Buikwe can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Buikwe is a city in Uganda, in Central Region, with about 18,500 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Buikwe today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Buikwe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Buikwe change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Buikwe on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, compared with only 12 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:00 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Buikwe and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:56 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:00 PM |
Buikwe is located 48 km east of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Buikwe comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Kampala. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Buikwe.
Qibla in Buikwe and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Buikwe is at 17.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,458 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 17.1°.
Fasting hours in Buikwe during Ramadan
Fasting in Buikwe, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:05 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:02 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
Buikwe on the map
The coordinates of Buikwe are 0.3375° N and 33.0106° E. The closest places on our site are Lugazi (9 km), Njeru (22 km), and Jinja (24 km). Jinja, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Central Region.
- Name
- Buikwe
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Uganda
- Population
- 18,500
- Coordinates
- 0.33750, 33.01056
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,458 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Buikwe
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Buikwe takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:16 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Buikwe and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Buikwe: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Buikwe?
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 Fajr in Buikwe?
Fajr in Buikwe changes with the seasons: about 5:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Buikwe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:49 PM on 21 December and 6:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Buikwe during Ramadan?
About 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Buikwe?
The Qibla in Buikwe is 17.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,458 km away.