Ramadan timetable 2027 in Kampala: calculated times
In Kampala, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of all the imsak and iftar times of the fasting month, expected from 8 February to 8 March. On the last day of the table, imsak is set at 05:38 and iftar at 19:04.
Kampala is expected to welcome Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February. On the first day, suhoor ends at 05:39 with imsak and iftar is at 19:07, so the fast in the Ugandan capital lasts 13 hours 27 minutes.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 05:39 | 05:49 | 07:01 | 19:07 | 20:14 | 13 h 27 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 05:40 | 05:50 | 07:00 | 19:06 | 20:12 | 13 h 26 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 05:38 | 05:48 | 06:57 | 19:04 | 20:09 | 13 h 25 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
A city on many hills
Kampala is traditionally described as a city of seven hills, though urban growth has long since spilled over many more ridges and valleys. Old Kampala, Kibuli, Makerere, Nakasero and Kololo each sit on their own rise, with markets, wetlands and busy roads in the hollows between them. Lake Victoria lies a few kilometres south and keeps the air humid, while at about 1,200 metres the climate stays warm all year.
This geography matters during a month of fasting. On the opening Monday, the pre-dawn meal ends at 05:39, daylight breaks at 07:01 and the sun sets in time for the evening meal at 19:07. Our table barely changes afterwards: the last Monday shows 05:38 and 19:04, so a household can use almost identical schedules from the first week to the last.
Daily movement between the hills
Getting around is hard. Boda-boda motorcycle taxis weave through lanes, minibus taxis queue at the busy taxi parks, and the main roads into downtown slow to a crawl at the end of the working day. Workers hoping to be home for sunset often start journeys in mid-afternoon.
Kibuli and Old Kampala at prayer time
Two hilltop mosques stand out in this city. The Uganda National Mosque overlooks downtown from Old Kampala Hill, while the mosque at Kibuli has a long history within Buganda's Muslim community. On the busiest evenings, the roads around both fill with worshippers, vehicles and food sellers. Smaller mosques in Wandegeya, Katwe, Nakasero and other districts serve neighbourhood congregations who prefer praying close to home.
Owino, Katwe and the shopping before dusk
Owino market, officially named after St Balikuddembe, is Kampala's biggest trading place, selling everything from vegetables to clothes and second-hand shoes. Katwe nearby is known for metalwork and small workshops. During weeks of fasting, many people buy fruit, flour and cooking oil there in the morning and return home before the rush, because the pavements around Owino become impassable closer to sunset.
Street food, juices and a patient evening
When the sun finally goes down, Kampala's street vendors become part of the story. Roadside stalls grill chicken and beef on skewers, fry mandazi and samosas, and press juice from passion fruit, sugarcane and pineapple. Many families begin with a date, then move on to a plate of rice, chapati or a hearty bean stew, while younger people sometimes meet friends for a rolex, a rolled chapati-and-egg wrap that is one of this city's best-loved snacks.
The rains arrive as the month ends. March marks the start of central Uganda's longer wet season, so afternoons can turn suddenly from bright sun to heavy showers, with roads flooding in low spots. Anyone travelling to evening prayer should carry a small umbrella and a bag for wet shoes.
Making long days easier
Office workers in Nakasero, students at Makerere and traders around the markets can follow a few tips:
- Run main errands in the morning, before the sun is strong
- Avoid the large taxi parks in the hours before sunset
- Pack a bottle of water and a few dates for unexpected delays
- Eat protein, such as eggs or beans, before dawn
- Rest briefly in the shade during the early afternoon
Nights of prayer and Eid
On Friday 5 March, many Kampala families expect to mark the 27th night with late prayers at local mosques. Celebrations ending this fast are projected for Tuesday 9 March, or a day later if Ramadan lasts thirty days. Afterwards, relatives visit each other across the hills, and the streets around the big mosques stay lively all morning.
Waiting for confirmation
As elsewhere, the first day depends on sighting the crescent. If news comes on Sunday 7 February, the first night prayers follow that evening and fasting begins on Monday; if not, it starts one day later.
Is it practical to cross town just before sunset?
Usually not. A ride across Kampala that is quick late at night can take far longer around 18:00, so most people either leave early or break their fast wherever they happen to be, with a date and a drink of water.
How steady is the morning cut-off?
Very. It is at 05:39 on day one, 05:40 on day 15 and 05:38 on day 29, so a single alarm setting works for the whole month.
Does rain affect the evening prayers?
Occasionally. Showers become more likely towards March, so it is sensible to bring an umbrella to the mosque and leave a little earlier on cloudy afternoons.