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Prayer times in Wakiso
Muslims living in Wakiso can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Wakiso is a city in Uganda, in Central Region, with about 87,900 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Wakiso
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Wakiso prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Wakiso by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Wakiso on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:32 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, against only 12 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:02 PM and 8:07 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:43 PM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wakiso and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:02 PM |
Wakiso lies 17 km north-west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Wakiso practically coincides with Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Wakiso.
Qibla direction in Wakiso
The Qibla in Wakiso is at 18.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,470 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 18.4°.
Fasting hours in Wakiso during Ramadan
Ramadan in Wakiso: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:07 PM, roughly 13 h 17 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Wakiso on the map
The coordinates of Wakiso are 0.4044° N and 32.4594° E. The closest places on our site are Kakiri (8 km), Nansana (9 km), and Kyengera (13 km). Kampala, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Central Region.
- Name
- Wakiso
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Uganda
- Population
- 87,900
- Coordinates
- 0.40444, 32.45944
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,470 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Wakiso
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wakiso is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:58 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:18 PM for the majority, 5:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Wakiso, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Wakiso
Prayer times in Wakiso: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Wakiso?
The Qibla in Wakiso is 18.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,470 km away.
How long is the fast in Wakiso 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.
Which calculation method is used for Wakiso?
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.
What time is Fajr in Wakiso?
Fajr in Wakiso depends on the season: about 5:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Wakiso?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:51 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.