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Prayer times in Kanungu
Looking for the prayer times in Kanungu? 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 Kanungu, Western Region. Every figure is computed for 0.9575° S, 29.7897° E, which means the times match Kanungu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kanungu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kanungu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kanungu
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kanungu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 11 min, compared with only 12 h 04 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:15 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:53 PM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kanungu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:46 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:15 PM |
Kanungu is located 341 km south-west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Kanungu is called about 11 minutes later than in Kampala. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kanungu.
Qibla in Kanungu and distance to Makkah
In Kanungu you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 23.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,717 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kanungu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Kanungu during Ramadan
Fasting in Kanungu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:19 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 13 h 20 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:15 PM for a fast of 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uganda.
Where Kanungu is located
The coordinates of Kanungu are 0.9575° S and 29.7897° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ntungamo (18 km), Rukungiri (21 km), and Kihihi (25 km). Rukungiri, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Western Region.
- Name
- Kanungu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 16,600
- Coordinates
- -0.95750, 29.78972
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,717 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kanungu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kanungu comes roughly 56 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:24 PM instead of 4:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Kanungu
Prayer times in Kanungu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kanungu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:05 PM on 21 June and 7:04 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Kanungu?
Fajr in Kanungu changes with the seasons: about 5:38 AM on 21 December and about 5:46 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kanungu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kanungu?
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.
Do prayer times in Kanungu differ from Kampala?
Yes. Kanungu is 341 km from Kampala, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Kanungu comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Kampala.