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Prayer times in Bugiri
This page shows today’s salah times in Bugiri, Eastern Region, worked out 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 the usual reference in Uganda.
Adhan times in Bugiri today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bugiri prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bugiri by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bugiri on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:27 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 09 min, against only 12 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:56 PM and 8:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:38 PM and 12:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bugiri and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:56 PM |
Bugiri is located 132 km east of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Bugiri comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bugiri.
Qibla direction in Bugiri
In Bugiri you pray towards the north, at an angle of 15.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,411 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bugiri 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bugiri
Ramadan in Bugiri: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:02 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).
Where Bugiri is located
The coordinates of Bugiri are 0.5714° N and 33.7417° E. The nearest cities on our site are Busesa (17 km), Namavundu (25 km), and Busembatia (26 km). Namutumba, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Eastern Region.
- Name
- Bugiri
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 36,000
- Coordinates
- 0.57139, 33.74167
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,411 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bugiri
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bugiri comes about 57 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:10 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:53 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bugiri and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bugiri
Do prayer times in Bugiri differ from Kampala?
Yes. Bugiri is 132 km from Kampala, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Bugiri is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala.
How long is the fast in Bugiri 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.
What time is Fajr in Bugiri?
Fajr in Bugiri changes with the seasons: about 5:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bugiri?
The Qibla in Bugiri is 15.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,411 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bugiri?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:46 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.