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Prayer times in Kabale
This page shows today’s salah times in Kabale, Western Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 the usual reference in Uganda.
Today’s prayer times in Kabale
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kabale prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kabale change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kabale on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, compared with only 12 h 03 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:14 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:53 PM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kabale and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:15 PM |
Kabale is located 337 km south-west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Kabale comes roughly 10 minutes later than in Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kabale.
Finding the Qibla from Kabale
The Qibla in Kabale is at 22.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,738 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 22.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Kabale
Ramadan in Kabale: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:19 PM, about 13 h 21 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, shorter by 5 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Kabale on the map
The coordinates of Kabale are 1.2486° S and 29.9899° E. The closest places on our site are Rubanda (17 km), Kisoro (34 km), and Kebisoni (37 km). Rubanda, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Western Region.
- Name
- Kabale
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 53,200
- Coordinates
- -1.24857, 29.98993
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,738 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kabale
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kabale comes about 56 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:22 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Kabale, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Kabale
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kabale
Do prayer times in Kabale differ from Kampala?
Yes. Kabale is 337 km from Kampala, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Kabale comes roughly 10 minutes later than in Kampala.
What is the Qibla direction in Kabale?
The Qibla in Kabale is 22.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,738 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kabale?
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.
How long is the fast in Kabale during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Kabale?
Fajr in Kabale changes with the seasons: about 5:37 AM on 21 December and about 5:45 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.