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Prayer times in Paidha
Looking for the prayer times in Paidha? 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 Paidha, Northern Region. Every figure is computed for 2.4167° N, 30.9855° E, which means the times match Paidha itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Paidha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Paidha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Paidha change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Paidha on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:34 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 16 min, compared with only 11 h 59 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:04 PM and 8:17 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:49 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Paidha and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:52 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:04 PM |
Paidha is located 293 km north-west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Paidha is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Kampala. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Paidha.
Qibla in Paidha and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Paidha is at 23.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,320 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 23.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Paidha
Ramadan in Paidha: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:11 PM, roughly 13 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 1 minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Paidha on the map
Paidha is located at 2.4167° N, 30.9855° E, in Northern Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Nebbi, 13 km away. Nearby places include Nebbi (13 km), Pakwach (57 km), and Arua (68 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Paidha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Region, Uganda
- Population
- 42,733
- Coordinates
- 2.41669, 30.98551
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,320 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Paidha
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Paidha comes about 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:23 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:04 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Paidha and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Paidha: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Paidha during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Paidha differ from Kampala?
Yes. Paidha is 293 km from Kampala, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Paidha is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Kampala.
When is Fajr in Paidha?
Fajr in Paidha depends on the season: about 5:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Paidha?
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 Paidha?
The Qibla in Paidha is 23.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,320 km away.