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Prayer times in Kapchorwa
Looking for the prayer times in Kapchorwa? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kapchorwa, Eastern Region. Every figure is computed for 1.4010° N, 34.4504° E, so the times reflect Kapchorwa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kapchorwa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kapchorwa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kapchorwa change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kapchorwa move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:23 AM on 21 June and 5:24 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 minute, while Maghrib moves between 6:41 PM and 6:50 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 12 min in the summer solstice and falls to 12 h 03 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:52 PM |
Kapchorwa lies 240 km north-east of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Kapchorwa is called roughly 7 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 is not accurate in Kapchorwa.
Finding the Qibla from Kapchorwa
Qibla from Kapchorwa: 14.3° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,301 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kapchorwa is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Kapchorwa during Ramadan
Fasting in Kapchorwa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:58 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 13 h 15 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:56 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
Where Kapchorwa is located
The coordinates of Kapchorwa are 1.4010° N and 34.4504° E. The closest places on our site are Sironko (29 km), Budadiri (31 km), and Nakaloke (44 km). Sironko, the nearest administrative centre, is 29 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Eastern Region.
- Name
- Kapchorwa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 51,200
- Coordinates
- 1.40096, 34.45038
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,301 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kapchorwa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kapchorwa comes roughly 57 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:08 PM instead of 4:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kapchorwa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kapchorwa
Prayer times in Kapchorwa: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Kapchorwa?
The Qibla in Kapchorwa is 14.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,301 km away.
Do prayer times in Kapchorwa differ from Kampala?
Yes. Kapchorwa is 240 km from Kampala, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Kapchorwa comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Kampala.
What time is Fajr in Kapchorwa?
Fajr in Kapchorwa changes with the seasons: about 5:23 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kapchorwa during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 15 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 Kapchorwa?
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.