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Prayer times in Katoke
Looking for the prayer times in Katoke? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Katoke, Western Region. Every figure is computed for 0.7583° N, 30.6825° E, which means the times match Katoke itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Katoke
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Katoke
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Katoke
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Katoke on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:39 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 10 min, against only 12 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:08 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:50 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Katoke and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:53 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:08 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Katoke is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Katoke is 217 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Katoke and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Katoke is at 22.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,503 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 22.7°.
Fasting hours in Katoke during Ramadan
Ramadan in Katoke: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:14 PM, about 13 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, shorter by 2 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Katoke is located
Katoke lies at 0.7583° N, 30.6825° E, in Western Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Kyenjojo, 16 km away. Close by you will find Kyenjojo (16 km), Kyarusozi (17 km), and Muhorro (19 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Katoke
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 18,200
- Coordinates
- 0.75833, 30.68250
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,503 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Katoke
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Katoke comes roughly 57 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:22 PM instead of 4:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:05 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Katoke, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Katoke
- Kyenjojo16 km · south-west
- Kyarusozi17 km · west
- Muhorro19 km · north-east
- Kagadi24 km · north-east
- Butunduzi30 km · south-east
- Rwamwanja Refugee Camp46 km · south
- Fort Portal47 km · west
- Kyegegwa49 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Katoke
Do prayer times in Katoke differ from Kampala?
Yes. Katoke is 217 km from Kampala, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Katoke comes about 8 minutes later than in Kampala.
How long is the fast in Katoke during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Katoke?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:58 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Katoke?
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 Katoke?
The Qibla in Katoke is 22.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,503 km away.