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Prayer times in Eastern Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Eastern Region, a region of Uganda, together with links to the 31 cities of Eastern Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Jinja; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Eastern Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Eastern Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Eastern Region
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Eastern Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:29 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, compared with only 12 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:59 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Eastern Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:59 PM |
Eastern Region is located 70 km east of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Eastern Region comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Kampala. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Eastern Region.
Finding the Qibla from Eastern Region
The Qibla in Eastern Region is at 16.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,441 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 16.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Eastern Region
Ramadan in Eastern Region: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:04 PM, about 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).
About Eastern Region
Eastern Region is one of the regions of Uganda. Its main city, Jinja, lies at 0.4390° N, 33.2032° E. The region has 31 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Eastern Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Uganda
- Coordinates
- 0.43902, 33.20317
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 16.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,441 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Eastern Region
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Eastern Region is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:15 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 Eastern Region (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Eastern Region
- Prayer times in Mbale111,300
- Jinja93,061
- Salah times Kamuli67,800
- Iganga65,500
- Prayer times in Busia64,900
- Soroti60,900
- Salah times Kapchorwa51,200
- Tororo48,500
- Prayer times in Kumi43,500
- Kakira42,854
- Salah times Pallisa42,300
- Bugiri36,000
- Prayer times in Nakaloke33,700
- Bugembe33,100
- Salah times Busesa32,900
- Buwenge30,377
- Prayer times in Buyende29,700
- Budaka29,100
- Salah times Butaleja24,000
- Namutumba22,600
- Prayer times in Malaba20,800
- Mayuge20,800
- Salah times Kaliro20,500
- Magamaga19,500
- Prayer times in Sironko19,300
- Budadiri19,200
- Salah times Ngora17,700
- Namavundu17,300
- Prayer times in Busolwe16,800
- Manafwa16,000
- Busembatia15,889
Nearby cities to Eastern Region
- Central Region70 km · west
- Northern Region278 km · north
- Western Region307 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Eastern Region
Do prayer times in Eastern Region differ from Kampala?
Yes. Eastern Region is 70 km from Kampala, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Eastern Region comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Kampala.
Which calculation method is used for Eastern Region?
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 Eastern Region?
Fajr in Eastern Region depends on the season: about 5:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Eastern Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:48 PM on 21 December and 6:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Eastern Region during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.