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Prayer times in Mbarara
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mbarara, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Uganda.
Adhan times in Mbarara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mbarara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mbarara
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mbarara on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:35 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 10 min, against only 12 h 05 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:12 PM and 8:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:50 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mbarara and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:53 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:11 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Mbarara comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes later than in the capital. Mbarara is 238 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Mbarara and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Mbarara: 21.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,644 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mbarara remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Mbarara during Ramadan
Ramadan in Mbarara: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:16 PM, roughly 13 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, shorter by 4 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Mbarara
Mbarara is located at 0.6047° S, 30.6485° E, in Western Region, in Uganda. Close by you will find Bwizibwera (3 km), Kinoni (20 km), and Rutoma (30 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mbarara
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 221,300
- Coordinates
- -0.60467, 30.64851
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 21.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,644 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mbarara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mbarara takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:25 PM for the majority, 5:21 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 Mbarara (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Mbarara
- Bwizibwera3 km · north-west
- Kinoni20 km · south-west
- Rutoma30 km · west
- Isingiro36 km · south-east
- Iryango41 km · south
- Nakivale Refugee Camp42 km · east
- Nyachera42 km · south-west
- Mabare46 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mbarara
Do prayer times in Mbarara differ from Kampala?
Yes. Mbarara is 238 km from Kampala, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mbarara comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Kampala.
What is the Qibla direction in Mbarara?
The Qibla in Mbarara is 21.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,644 km away.
When is Fajr in Mbarara?
Fajr in Mbarara depends on the season: about 5:35 AM on 21 December and about 5:41 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mbarara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:02 PM on 21 June and 7:00 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Mbarara?
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.