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Prayer times in Namavundu
Looking for the adhan times in Namavundu? On this page 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 Namavundu, Eastern Region. Every figure is computed for 0.3640° N, 33.8176° E, which means the times match Namavundu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Namavundu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Namavundu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Namavundu by season
Prayer times in Namavundu vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:27 AM and Maghrib at 6:51 PM, giving a day of 12 h 09 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:24 AM and Maghrib to 6:46 PM, and the day lasts only 12 h 06 min. The difference 0 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:56 PM |
Namavundu lies 137 km east of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Namavundu comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Namavundu.
Finding the Qibla from Namavundu
The Qibla in Namavundu is at 15.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,431 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 15.2°.
Fasting hours in Namavundu during Ramadan
Ramadan in Namavundu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:02 PM, roughly 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).
Namavundu on the map
The coordinates of Namavundu are 0.3640° N and 33.8176° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bugiri (25 km), Busia (33 km), and Busesa (38 km). Bugiri, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Eastern Region.
- Name
- Namavundu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 17,300
- Coordinates
- 0.36402, 33.81759
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,431 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Namavundu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Namavundu takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:09 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Namavundu, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Namavundu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Namavundu
Do prayer times in Namavundu differ from Kampala?
Yes. Namavundu is 137 km from Kampala, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Namavundu comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Kampala.
How long is the fast in Namavundu 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 Namavundu?
Fajr in Namavundu changes with the seasons: about 5:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Namavundu?
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 Namavundu?
The Qibla in Namavundu is 15.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,431 km away.