City · Western Region (Nyachera)
Prayer times in Ntungamo
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ntungamo, Western Region (Nyachera), 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 Ntungamo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ntungamo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ntungamo
Prayer times in Ntungamo vary a lot over the year. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:36 AM and Maghrib at 7:02 PM, for a day of 12 h 11 min. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:44 AM and Maghrib to 7:03 PM, and the day lasts only 12 h 04 min. That is a difference of 0 h 06 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:55 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:44 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:55 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:13 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Ntungamo is called about 9 minutes later than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes later than in the capital. Ntungamo is 290 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ntungamo
From Ntungamo you face towards the north, at an angle of 22.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,689 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ntungamo 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.
Ramadan timetable for Ntungamo
Ramadan in Ntungamo: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:17 PM, about 13 h 20 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ntungamo is located
The coordinates of Ntungamo are 0.8794° S and 30.2642° E. The closest places on our site are Nyachera (17 km), Nyamunuka (20 km), and Mabare (23 km). Rukungiri, the nearest administrative centre, is 36 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Western Region.
- Name
- Ntungamo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 20,900
- Coordinates
- -0.87944, 30.26417
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,689 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ntungamo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ntungamo is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:26 PM for the majority, 5:22 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ntungamo and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ntungamo
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ntungamo
Which calculation method is used for Ntungamo?
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 Ntungamo differ from Kampala?
Yes. Ntungamo is 290 km from Kampala, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ntungamo comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Kampala.
When is Fajr in Ntungamo?
Fajr in Ntungamo changes with the seasons: about 5:36 AM on 21 December and about 5:44 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Ntungamo during Ramadan?
About 13 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Ntungamo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:03 PM on 21 June and 7:02 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.