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Prayer times in Luwero
This page shows today’s prayer times in Luwero, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Uganda.
Today’s prayer times in Luwero
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Luwero
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Luwero
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Luwero on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:31 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 10 min, compared with only 12 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:01 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:43 PM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Luwero and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:01 PM |
Luwero is located 60 km north of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Luwero comes at almost exactly the same time as Kampala. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Luwero.
Finding the Qibla from Luwero
The Qibla in Luwero is at 18.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,423 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 18.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Luwero
For those fasting in Luwero, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:07 PM and imsak at 5:41 AM on the first day, 13 h 16 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:04 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.
Where Luwero is located
Luwero lies at 0.8492° N, 32.4731° E, in Central Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Kayunga, 49 km away. Nearby places include Wobulenzi (14 km), Namasuba (19 km), and Bombo (31 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Luwero
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Uganda
- Population
- 49,100
- Coordinates
- 0.84917, 32.47306
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,423 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Luwero
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Luwero is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:58 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:18 PM for the majority, 5:15 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 Luwero (UTC+3), whatever your location.
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Prayer times in Luwero: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Luwero?
The Qibla in Luwero is 18.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,423 km away.
When is Maghrib in Luwero?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:50 PM on 21 December and 6:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Luwero differ from Kampala?
Yes. Luwero is 60 km from Kampala, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Luwero comes at almost exactly the same time as Kampala.
When is Fajr in Luwero?
Fajr in Luwero depends on the season: about 5:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Luwero?
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.