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Prayer times in Kagadi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kagadi, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Uganda.
Today’s prayer times in Kagadi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kagadi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kagadi by season
Prayer times in Kagadi change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:38 AM and Maghrib at 7:04 PM, for a day of 12 h 11 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:38 AM and Maghrib to 6:57 PM, and the day is just 12 h 04 min. The difference 0 h 06 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:52 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:07 PM |
Kagadi lies 209 km west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Kagadi is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kagadi.
Finding the Qibla from Kagadi
The Qibla in Kagadi is at 22.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,479 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 22.6°.
Fasting hours in Kagadi during Ramadan
For those fasting in Kagadi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:13 PM and imsak at 5:47 AM on the first day, 13 h 16 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:10 PM for a fast of 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
About Kagadi
Kagadi lies at 0.9378° N, 30.8089° E, in Western Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Kyenjojo, 40 km away. Nearby places include Muhorro (7 km), Katoke (24 km), and Kyangwali Refugee Camp (28 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kagadi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 28,000
- Coordinates
- 0.93778, 30.80889
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,479 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kagadi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kagadi is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:25 PM for the majority, 5:22 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kagadi (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Kagadi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kagadi
When is Maghrib in Kagadi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:57 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Kagadi?
Fajr in Kagadi depends on the season: about 5:38 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Kagadi?
The Qibla in Kagadi is 22.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,479 km away.
How long is the fast in Kagadi during Ramadan?
About 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kagadi?
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.