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Prayer times in Sironko
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sironko, Eastern Region, calculated 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 commonly used in Uganda.
Namaz times in Sironko today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sironko prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sironko change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sironko on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:24 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, compared with only 12 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:53 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:35 PM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sironko and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:54 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:53 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Sironko comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sironko is 211 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 direction in Sironko
The Qibla in Sironko is at 14.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,325 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 14.7°.
Fasting hours in Sironko during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sironko: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:59 PM, roughly 13 h 15 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).
Sironko on the map
The coordinates of Sironko are 1.2313° N and 34.2477° E. The closest places on our site are Budadiri (13 km), Nakaloke (14 km), and Mbale (18 km). Mbale, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Eastern Region.
- Name
- Sironko
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 19,300
- Coordinates
- 1.23132, 34.24773
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,325 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sironko
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sironko is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:11 PM for the majority, 5:08 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Sironko, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Sironko
Prayer times in Sironko: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Sironko differ from Kampala?
Yes. Sironko is 211 km from Kampala, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Sironko comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Kampala.
How long is the fast in Sironko 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.
When is Fajr in Sironko?
Fajr in Sironko changes with the seasons: about 5:24 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 Sironko?
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 Sironko?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:43 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.