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Prayer times in Soroti
Looking for the adhan times in Soroti? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Soroti, Eastern Region. Every figure is computed for 1.7146° N, 33.6111° E, which means the times match Soroti itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Soroti
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Soroti prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Soroti change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Soroti on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 13 min, against only 12 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:55 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:38 PM and 12:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Soroti and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:55 PM |
Soroti is located 193 km north-east of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Soroti is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Kampala. The gap is due to 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 Soroti.
Qibla direction in Soroti
Qibla direction for Soroti: 16.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,293 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Soroti is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Soroti
Fasting in Soroti, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:01 PM and imsak at 5:37 AM on the first day, 13 h 14 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:59 PM for a fast of 13 h 14 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
Soroti on the map
The coordinates of Soroti are 1.7146° N and 33.6111° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ngora (37 km), Kumi (46 km), and Dokolo (52 km). Ngora, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Eastern Region.
- Name
- Soroti
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 60,900
- Coordinates
- 1.71464, 33.61113
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 16.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,293 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Soroti
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Soroti comes about 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 4:14 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:53 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Soroti and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Soroti
What time is Fajr in Soroti?
Fajr in Soroti depends on the season: about 5:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Soroti?
The Qibla in Soroti is 16.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,293 km away.
How long is the fast in Soroti during Ramadan?
About 13 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Soroti differ from Kampala?
Yes. Soroti is 193 km from Kampala, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Soroti is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Kampala.
Which calculation method is used for Soroti?
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.