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Prayer times in Anaka
This page shows today’s salah times in Anaka, Northern Region, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Uganda.
Prayer times in Anaka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Anaka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Anaka by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Anaka on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 16 min, compared with only 11 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:00 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Anaka and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:00 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Anaka is called about 3 minutes later than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes later than in the capital. Anaka is 264 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Anaka
The Qibla in Anaka is at 21.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,260 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 21.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Anaka
For those fasting in Anaka, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:07 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 13 h 12 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:05 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 14 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
Anaka on the map
The coordinates of Anaka are 2.6011° N and 31.9475° E. The nearest cities on our site are Gulu (44 km), Pakwach (52 km), and Opit (59 km). Gulu, the nearest administrative centre, is 44 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Northern Region.
- Name
- Anaka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 24,000
- Coordinates
- 2.60114, 31.94749
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,260 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Anaka
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Anaka comes roughly 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Anaka (UTC+3), whatever your location.
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Prayer times in Anaka: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Anaka?
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 time is Fajr in Anaka?
Fajr in Anaka depends on the season: about 5:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Anaka?
The Qibla in Anaka is 21.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,260 km away.
How long is the fast in Anaka during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 12 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Anaka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:49 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.