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Prayer times in Buhimba
Muslims living in Buhimba can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Buhimba is a city in Uganda, in Western Region, with about 19,500 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Buhimba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Buhimba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Buhimba change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Buhimba on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:35 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, against only 12 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:05 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:47 PM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Buhimba and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:05 PM |
Buhimba is located 182 km north-west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Buhimba is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Buhimba.
Qibla in Buhimba and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Buhimba is at 21.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,416 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 21.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Buhimba
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Buhimba is around 5:46 AM and iftar at 7:11 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:44 AM and iftar to 7:08 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Buhimba
The coordinates of Buhimba are 1.3472° N and 31.3081° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kikube (10 km), Hoima (11 km), and Lwakyomba (28 km). Hoima, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Western Region.
- Name
- Buhimba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 19,500
- Coordinates
- 1.34722, 31.30806
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,416 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Buhimba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Buhimba is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:23 PM for the majority, 5:20 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Buhimba and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Buhimba
When is Fajr in Buhimba?
Fajr in Buhimba depends on the season: about 5:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Buhimba?
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 Buhimba?
The Qibla in Buhimba is 21.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,416 km away.
Do prayer times in Buhimba differ from Kampala?
Yes. Buhimba is 182 km from Kampala, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Buhimba comes about 5 minutes later than in Kampala.
How long is the fast in Buhimba 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.