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Prayer times in Lukaya
Muslims living in Lukaya can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Lukaya is a city in Uganda, in Central Region, with about 32,825 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Lukaya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lukaya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Lukaya
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lukaya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:31 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 08 min, against only 12 h 06 min on 23 September. Isha ranges between 7:53 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lukaya and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:05 PM |
Lukaya is located 94 km south-west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Lukaya is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Lukaya.
Finding the Qibla from Lukaya
In Lukaya you pray towards the north, at an angle of 19.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,546 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lukaya 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.
Ramadan timetable for Lukaya
For those fasting in Lukaya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:10 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 13 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:06 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
Lukaya on the map
The coordinates of Lukaya are 0.1131° S and 31.8539° E. The nearest cities on our site are Masaka (28 km), Gombe (44 km), and Kalisizo (54 km). Masaka, the nearest administrative centre, is 28 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Central Region.
- Name
- Lukaya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Uganda
- Population
- 32,825
- Coordinates
- -0.11306, 31.85389
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 19.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,546 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lukaya
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lukaya comes about 56 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: 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 Lukaya
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lukaya
Which calculation method is used for Lukaya?
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.
How long is the fast in Lukaya during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 18 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 Lukaya?
The Qibla in Lukaya is 19.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,546 km away.
What time is Fajr in Lukaya?
Fajr in Lukaya depends on the season: about 5:31 AM on 21 December and about 5:33 AM on 23 September. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Lukaya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:48 PM on 23 September and 6:54 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.