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Prayer times in Masindi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Masindi, Western Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in Uganda.
Today’s prayer times in Masindi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Masindi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Masindi change through the year
Prayer times in Masindi vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:33 AM and Maghrib at 7:01 PM, giving a day of 12 h 13 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:35 AM and Maghrib to 6:52 PM, and the day lasts only 12 h 02 min. The difference 0 h 11 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:49 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:02 PM |
Masindi lies 179 km north-west of Kampala, so Dhuhr in Masindi comes roughly 3 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 is not accurate in Masindi.
Finding the Qibla from Masindi
The Qibla in Masindi is at 21.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,365 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 21.2°.
Fasting hours in Masindi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Masindi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:09 PM, about 13 h 14 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, shorter by less than a minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Masindi on the map
Masindi lies at 1.6744° N, 31.7150° E, in Western Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Hoima, 48 km away. Nearby places include Kigumba (36 km), Hoima (48 km), and Buyale (53 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Masindi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 110,500
- Coordinates
- 1.67444, 31.71500
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,365 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Masindi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Masindi comes about 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Masindi (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Masindi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Masindi
Do prayer times in Masindi differ from Kampala?
Yes. Masindi is 179 km from Kampala, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Masindi comes about 3 minutes later than in Kampala.
How long is the fast in Masindi during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Masindi?
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 time is Fajr in Masindi?
Fajr in Masindi depends on the season: about 5:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Masindi?
The Qibla in Masindi is 21.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,365 km away.