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Prayer times in Bunamwaya
This page shows today’s salah times in Bunamwaya, Central Region, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Uganda.
Prayer times in Bunamwaya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bunamwaya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bunamwaya change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bunamwaya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:32 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 08 min, compared with only 12 h 06 min on 23 September. Isha ranges between 7:50 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:42 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bunamwaya and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:52 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 | 8:02 PM |
Bunamwaya is very close to Kampala (8 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Bunamwaya practically coincides with Kampala. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Bunamwaya and distance to Makkah
From Bunamwaya you face towards the north, at an angle of 18.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,483 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bunamwaya and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Bunamwaya during Ramadan
Ramadan in Bunamwaya: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:07 PM, roughly 13 h 18 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, shorter by 2 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Bunamwaya
The coordinates of Bunamwaya are 0.2534° N and 32.5572° E. The closest places on our site are Kajansi (5 km), Kampala (8 km), and Kyengera (8 km). Kampala, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Central Region.
- Name
- Bunamwaya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Uganda
- Population
- 413,400
- Coordinates
- 0.25344, 32.55723
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,483 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bunamwaya
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bunamwaya comes roughly 57 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:14 PM instead of 4:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:57 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Bunamwaya, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Bunamwaya
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bunamwaya
Which calculation method is used for Bunamwaya?
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 Bunamwaya?
Fajr in Bunamwaya changes with the seasons: about 5:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 23 September. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Bunamwaya during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Bunamwaya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 23 September and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Bunamwaya differ from Kampala?
Hardly: Bunamwaya is only 8 km from Kampala, so the difference stays within a minute or two.