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Prayer times in Butaleja
This page shows today’s prayer times in Butaleja, Eastern Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Today’s prayer times in Butaleja
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Butaleja
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Butaleja
It helps to know how prayer times in Butaleja move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:25 AM on 21 June and 5:25 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 minute, while Maghrib moves between 6:44 PM and 6:51 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 11 min in the summer solstice and drops to 12 h 04 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:55 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Butaleja comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Butaleja is 166 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Butaleja and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Butaleja is at 15.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,368 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 shows 15.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Butaleja
Ramadan in Butaleja: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:01 PM, roughly 13 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, shorter by 1 minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Butaleja
Butaleja lies at 0.9119° N, 33.9511° E, in Eastern Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Budaka, 11 km away. Close by you will find Busolwe (7 km), Budaka (11 km), and Namutumba (31 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Butaleja
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 24,000
- Coordinates
- 0.91194, 33.95111
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,368 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Butaleja
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Butaleja is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:09 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Butaleja and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Butaleja
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Butaleja
Which calculation method is used for Butaleja?
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.
When is Maghrib in Butaleja?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:44 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Butaleja during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Butaleja?
Fajr in Butaleja changes with the seasons: about 5:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Butaleja differ from Kampala?
Yes. Butaleja is 166 km from Kampala, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Butaleja comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala.