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Prayer times in Rukungiri
Residents of and visitors to Rukungiri can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Rukungiri is a city in Uganda, in Western Region, with about 37,200 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Rukungiri today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Rukungiri prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rukungiri
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rukungiri on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 10 min, compared with only 12 h 04 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:15 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:53 PM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rukungiri and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:14 PM |
Compared with Kampala, Dhuhr in Rukungiri comes about 11 minutes later than in Kampala, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Rukungiri is 321 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Rukungiri
Qibla direction for Rukungiri: 22.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,698 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Rukungiri remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Rukungiri during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Rukungiri is at about 5:49 AM and iftar at 7:19 PM, for a fast of 13 h 20 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:48 AM and iftar to 7:14 PM, for a fast of 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Rukungiri
Rukungiri lies at 0.8411° S, 29.9419° E, in Western Region, in Uganda. The nearest administrative centre is Kanungu, 21 km away. Close by you will find Kebisoni (14 km), Nyamunuka (17 km), and Kanungu (21 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rukungiri
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Region, Uganda
- Population
- 37,200
- Coordinates
- -0.84111, 29.94194
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,698 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rukungiri
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rukungiri is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 56 minutes around 21 June: 4:27 PM for the majority, 5:23 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Rukungiri and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Rukungiri: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Rukungiri?
The Qibla in Rukungiri is 22.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,698 km away.
Do prayer times in Rukungiri differ from Kampala?
Yes. Rukungiri is 321 km from Kampala, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Rukungiri comes about 11 minutes later than in Kampala.
When is Fajr in Rukungiri?
Fajr in Rukungiri changes with the seasons: about 5:38 AM on 21 December and about 5:45 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Rukungiri?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:04 PM on 21 June and 7:03 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Rukungiri?
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.