Sehri and Iftar time in Uganda is based on daily sunrise and sunset patterns, with Kampala commonly used as the main reference city for Ramadan schedules. This page provides updated fasting timings along with practical information about daily routines during the holy month.
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Uganda’s equatorial location means daylight hours remain fairly balanced, helping maintain consistent fasting durations throughout Ramadan. The calendar below offers a clear overview for residents, travelers, and students across the country.
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Today Sehri & Iftar Time
(function() {
const config = {"city":"Capital City","country":"Uganda","mode":"today","school":"0"};
const container = document.getElementById('content-rc_6ab84492ec5e4');
const loading = document.getElementById('loading-rc_6ab84492ec5e4');
async function init() {
try {
const year = new Date().getFullYear();
const p = `city=${encodeURIComponent(config.city)}&country=${encodeURIComponent(config.country)}&method=2`;
const urls = [
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=0`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=0`
];
const res = await Promise.all(urls.map(u => fetch(u).then(r => r.json())));
const h = [...res[0].data, ...res[1].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
const j = [...res[2].data, ...res[3].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
render(h, j);
} catch (e) { loading.innerText = "Failed to load calendar."; }
}
function fmt(t) {
let [h, m] = t.split(' ')[0].split(':');
h = parseInt(h);
return `${(h % 12 || 12).toString().padStart(2,'0')}:${m} ${h >= 12 ? 'PM' : 'AM'}`;
}
function render(hanafi, jafria) {
loading.classList.add('hidden');
container.classList.remove('hidden');
const day = new Date().getDate().toString().padStart(2, '0');
const month = new Date().toLocaleString('en-GB', { month: 'long' });
const hT = hanafi.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || hanafi[0];
const jT = jafria.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || jafria[0];
const gDate = `${hT.date.gregorian.day} ${hT.date.gregorian.month.en} ${hT.date.gregorian.year}`;
if (config.mode === 'paragraph') {
container.innerHTML = `
${gDate} - ${hT.date.hijri.day} Ramadan for Hanafi ${config.city}: Sehr ${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}. For Jafri: Sehr ${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}.
`;
} else if (config.mode === 'table') {
const data = config.school === '1' ? jafria : hanafi;
const label = config.school === '1' ? 'Jafri (Shia)' : 'Hanafi (Sunni)';
let html = `
Today Hanafi (Sunni) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
Today Jafri (Shia) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
`;
}
}
init();
})();
30 Days Ramadan Calendar
The Kampala Ramadan timetable outlines daily Sehri and Iftar timings for the entire month. Because Uganda lies near the equator, sunrise and sunset change gradually, creating relatively stable fasting hours.
This calendar helps you plan work, travel, and evening routines while keeping track of daily time adjustments.
(function() {
const config = {"city":"Capital City","country":"Uganda","mode":"table","school":"0"};
const container = document.getElementById('content-rc_6ab84492ec5f8');
const loading = document.getElementById('loading-rc_6ab84492ec5f8');
async function init() {
try {
const year = new Date().getFullYear();
const p = `city=${encodeURIComponent(config.city)}&country=${encodeURIComponent(config.country)}&method=2`;
const urls = [
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=0`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=0`
];
const res = await Promise.all(urls.map(u => fetch(u).then(r => r.json())));
const h = [...res[0].data, ...res[1].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
const j = [...res[2].data, ...res[3].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
render(h, j);
} catch (e) { loading.innerText = "Failed to load calendar."; }
}
function fmt(t) {
let [h, m] = t.split(' ')[0].split(':');
h = parseInt(h);
return `${(h % 12 || 12).toString().padStart(2,'0')}:${m} ${h >= 12 ? 'PM' : 'AM'}`;
}
function render(hanafi, jafria) {
loading.classList.add('hidden');
container.classList.remove('hidden');
const day = new Date().getDate().toString().padStart(2, '0');
const month = new Date().toLocaleString('en-GB', { month: 'long' });
const hT = hanafi.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || hanafi[0];
const jT = jafria.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || jafria[0];
const gDate = `${hT.date.gregorian.day} ${hT.date.gregorian.month.en} ${hT.date.gregorian.year}`;
if (config.mode === 'paragraph') {
container.innerHTML = `
${gDate} - ${hT.date.hijri.day} Ramadan for Hanafi ${config.city}: Sehr ${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}. For Jafri: Sehr ${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}.
`;
} else if (config.mode === 'table') {
const data = config.school === '1' ? jafria : hanafi;
const label = config.school === '1' ? 'Jafri (Shia)' : 'Hanafi (Sunni)';
let html = `
Today Hanafi (Sunni) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
Today Jafri (Shia) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
`;
}
}
init();
})();
(function() {
const config = {"city":"Capital City","country":"Uganda","mode":"table","school":"1"};
const container = document.getElementById('content-rc_6ab84492ec602');
const loading = document.getElementById('loading-rc_6ab84492ec602');
async function init() {
try {
const year = new Date().getFullYear();
const p = `city=${encodeURIComponent(config.city)}&country=${encodeURIComponent(config.country)}&method=2`;
const urls = [
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=0`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=0`
];
const res = await Promise.all(urls.map(u => fetch(u).then(r => r.json())));
const h = [...res[0].data, ...res[1].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
const j = [...res[2].data, ...res[3].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
render(h, j);
} catch (e) { loading.innerText = "Failed to load calendar."; }
}
function fmt(t) {
let [h, m] = t.split(' ')[0].split(':');
h = parseInt(h);
return `${(h % 12 || 12).toString().padStart(2,'0')}:${m} ${h >= 12 ? 'PM' : 'AM'}`;
}
function render(hanafi, jafria) {
loading.classList.add('hidden');
container.classList.remove('hidden');
const day = new Date().getDate().toString().padStart(2, '0');
const month = new Date().toLocaleString('en-GB', { month: 'long' });
const hT = hanafi.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || hanafi[0];
const jT = jafria.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || jafria[0];
const gDate = `${hT.date.gregorian.day} ${hT.date.gregorian.month.en} ${hT.date.gregorian.year}`;
if (config.mode === 'paragraph') {
container.innerHTML = `
${gDate} - ${hT.date.hijri.day} Ramadan for Hanafi ${config.city}: Sehr ${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}. For Jafri: Sehr ${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}.
`;
} else if (config.mode === 'table') {
const data = config.school === '1' ? jafria : hanafi;
const label = config.school === '1' ? 'Jafri (Shia)' : 'Hanafi (Sunni)';
let html = `
Today Hanafi (Sunni) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
Today Jafri (Shia) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
`;
}
}
init();
})();
Ramadan Fasting Hours in Uganda
Fasting hours in Uganda typically remain moderate compared to northern or southern regions of the world. The country’s tropical climate and consistent daylight patterns mean fasting durations do not fluctuate drastically throughout Ramadan.
Time Zone & Regional Sehri Iftar Differences
Uganda follows East Africa Time (EAT). While Kampala serves as the main reference point, areas near the western border or eastern highlands may notice slight variations in Sehri and Iftar timing due to geographic positioning and elevation.
Ramadan Schedule & Daily Life in Uganda
During Ramadan, daily life in many Ugandan communities shifts toward evening gatherings and adjusted work routines. Markets and food vendors often become busier before sunset, while mornings remain calm as people prepare for the day ahead.
How Sehri & Iftar Times Are Calculated in Uganda
Ramadan timings in Uganda are calculated using solar data based on Kampala’s geographic coordinates. Changes in sunrise and sunset are monitored daily to ensure accurate fasting schedules throughout the month.
FAQ
Which city is used for Uganda Ramadan timings?
Kampala is generally used as the main reference city for generating Ramadan calendars in Uganda.
Do fasting hours change significantly during Ramadan in Uganda?
No, fasting hours stay relatively stable because Uganda is located close to the equator.
Are Sehri and Iftar times the same across Uganda?
Minor differences may occur between regions, especially between eastern and western areas, but variations are usually small.
What time zone does Uganda follow?
Uganda follows East Africa Time (EAT), which keeps Ramadan schedules consistent nationwide.
Can travelers rely on Kampala timings?
Yes, Kampala timings provide a reliable general reference, though checking local sunset times is recommended when traveling to distant regions.
Conclusion
The Uganda Ramadan calendar helps you track daily Sehri and Iftar times while understanding fasting hours and regional timing differences. Using Kampala as a reference makes it easier to plan daily activities throughout Ramadan.
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