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Prayer times in Northern Region
Prayer times in Northern Region (Uganda): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Northern Region has 19 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Northern Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Northern Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Northern Region
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Northern Region on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:29 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 17 min, against only 11 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:58 PM and 8:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:43 PM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Northern Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:58 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Northern Region is called about 1 minute later than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes later than in the capital. Northern Region is 275 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Northern Region
In Northern Region you face towards the north, at an angle of 20.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,228 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Northern Region and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Northern Region
Ramadan in Northern Region: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:05 PM, about 13 h 12 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 2 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Northern Region is located
Northern Region is one of the regions of Uganda. Its main city, Gulu, is at 2.7746° N, 32.2990° E. The region has 19 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Northern Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Uganda
- Coordinates
- 2.77457, 32.29899
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 20.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,228 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Northern Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Northern Region comes about 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:18 PM instead of 4:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:58 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Northern Region in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Salah times across Northern Region
- Prayer times in Gulu177,400
- Lira119,323
- Salah times Kotido75,700
- Arua72,400
- Prayer times in Apac67,700
- Koboko64,500
- Salah times Kitgum56,891
- Yumbe47,600
- Prayer times in Paidha42,733
- Nebbi41,400
- Salah times Adjumani37,100
- Pakwach28,700
- Prayer times in Abim24,400
- Anaka24,000
- Salah times Dokolo23,700
- Opit23,200
- Prayer times in Moyo18,800
- Moroto16,300
- Salah times Amudat15,000
Prayer times near Northern Region
- Central Region275 km · south
- Eastern Region278 km · south
- Western Region418 km · south-west
Prayer times in Northern Region: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Northern Region?
Fajr in Northern Region depends on the season: about 5:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Northern Region differ from Kampala?
Yes. Northern Region is 275 km from Kampala, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Northern Region is called roughly 1 minute later than in Kampala.
When is Maghrib in Northern Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:48 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Northern Region?
The Qibla in Northern Region is 20.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,228 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Northern Region?
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.