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Prayer times in Kumi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kumi, Eastern Region, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Uganda.
Today’s prayer times in Kumi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kumi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kumi change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kumi move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:24 AM on 21 June and 5:26 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 minute, while Maghrib moves between 6:43 PM and 6:52 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 12 min around the summer solstice and drops to 12 h 02 min in 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 | 5:40 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:54 PM |
Kumi is located 197 km north-east of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Kumi is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kumi.
Finding the Qibla from Kumi
From Kumi you face towards the north, at an angle of 15.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,310 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kumi 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 Kumi
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kumi is around 5:35 AM and iftar at 7:00 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:33 AM and iftar to 6:58 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Kumi is located
The coordinates of Kumi are 1.4608° N and 33.9361° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ngora (18 km), Nakaloke (42 km), and Sironko (43 km). Ngora, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Eastern Region.
- Name
- Kumi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 43,500
- Coordinates
- 1.46083, 33.93611
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,310 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kumi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kumi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:10 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Kumi in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Kumi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kumi
Do prayer times in Kumi differ from Kampala?
Yes. Kumi is 197 km from Kampala, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Kumi comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala.
When is Maghrib in Kumi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:43 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kumi?
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 is the Qibla direction in Kumi?
The Qibla in Kumi is 15.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,310 km away.
What time is Fajr in Kumi?
Fajr in Kumi depends on the season: about 5:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.