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Prayer times in Kisoro
This page shows today’s salah times in Kisoro, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Uganda.
Today’s prayer times in Kisoro
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kisoro
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kisoro by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kisoro on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, compared with only 12 h 03 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:15 PM and 8:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:54 PM and 1:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kisoro and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:57 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:16 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Kisoro is called roughly 12 minutes later than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes later than in the capital. Kisoro is 368 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kisoro
The Qibla in Kisoro is at 23.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,755 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 23.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Kisoro
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kisoro is around 5:49 AM and iftar at 7:20 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:49 AM and iftar to 7:16 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Kisoro is located
Kisoro lies at 1.2854° S, 29.6850° E, in Western Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Rubanda, 21 km away. Nearby places include Rubanda (21 km), Kabale (34 km), and Kanungu (38 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kisoro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 17,700
- Coordinates
- -1.28538, 29.68497
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,755 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kisoro
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kisoro comes about 56 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:24 PM instead of 4:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Kisoro, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Kisoro
Prayer times in Kisoro: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kisoro?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:04 PM on 21 June and 7:05 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kisoro?
The Qibla in Kisoro is 23.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,755 km away.
What time is Fajr in Kisoro?
Fajr in Kisoro depends on the season: about 5:38 AM on 21 December and about 5:47 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kisoro differ from Kampala?
Yes. Kisoro is 368 km from Kampala, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Kisoro is called about 12 minutes later than in Kampala.
Which calculation method is used for Kisoro?
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.