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Prayer times in Mubende
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mubende, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Uganda.
Namaz times in Mubende today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mubende
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mubende
Prayer times in Mubende vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:36 AM and Maghrib at 7:01 PM, giving a day of 12 h 09 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:34 AM and Maghrib to 6:55 PM, and the day is just 12 h 06 min. That is a difference of 0 h 04 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:03 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:06 PM |
Mubende is located 135 km west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Mubende comes about 5 minutes later than in Kampala. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mubende.
Qibla in Mubende and distance to Makkah
In Mubende you pray towards the north, at an angle of 21.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,494 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mubende and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mubende
Fasting in Mubende, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:11 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:08 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.
About Mubende
Mubende lies at 0.5585° N, 31.3949° E, in Central Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Kakumiro, 26 km away. Close by you will find Kasambya (23 km), Kakumiro (26 km), and Kyaka II Refugee Camp (38 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mubende
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Uganda
- Population
- 121,600
- Coordinates
- 0.55849, 31.39489
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,494 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mubende
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mubende comes roughly 57 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:02 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mubende (UTC+3), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mubende
What is the Qibla direction in Mubende?
The Qibla in Mubende is 21.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,494 km away.
What time is Fajr in Mubende?
Fajr in Mubende depends on the season: about 5:36 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Mubende 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.
When is Maghrib in Mubende?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:55 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mubende differ from Kampala?
Yes. Mubende is 135 km from Kampala, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Mubende comes about 5 minutes later than in Kampala.