What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Gulu District?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the END of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr should be completed before sunrise. Today in Gulu District, Fajr begins at 05:27 and Sunrise is at 06:41.

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PRAYER TIMES

Salah times in Gulu District.

Q: What time is Fajr in Gulu District today?

Today's Fajr time in Gulu District, Uganda is 05:27. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise.

Q: What time is Isha in Gulu District today?

Today's Isha time in Gulu District, Uganda is 20:06. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.

Q: What is the Qibla direction from Gulu District?

The Qibla direction from Gulu District is approximately 21.6° NNE, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Makkah is approximately 2,242 km from Gulu District.

Today's accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for Gulu District, Uganda — recalculated daily from the city's exact coordinates using the Muslim World League (MWL) method.

Muslim World League
Standard Asr
Qibla 21.6° NNE

CALCULATION

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MONTHLY TIMETABLE

May 2026 in Gulu District.

A full month at a glance. Today's row is highlighted.

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
1 May	05:32	06:43	12:50	16:08	18:56	20:03
2 May	05:31	06:43	12:50	16:09	18:56	20:03
3 May	05:31	06:43	12:50	16:09	18:55	20:03
4 May	05:31	06:42	12:50	16:09	18:55	20:03
5 May	05:30	06:42	12:50	16:09	18:55	20:03
6 May	05:30	06:42	12:50	16:09	18:55	20:03
7 May	05:30	06:42	12:50	16:10	18:55	20:03
8 May	05:30	06:42	12:50	16:10	18:55	20:03
9 May	05:29	06:42	12:50	16:10	18:55	20:03
10 May	05:29	06:42	12:49	16:10	18:55	20:04
11 May	05:29	06:41	12:49	16:11	18:55	20:04
12 May	05:29	06:41	12:49	16:11	18:55	20:04
13 May	05:29	06:41	12:49	16:11	18:56	20:04
14 May	05:28	06:41	12:49	16:11	18:56	20:04
15 May	05:28	06:41	12:49	16:11	18:56	20:04
16 May	05:28	06:41	12:49	16:12	18:56	20:04
17 May	05:28	06:41	12:49	16:12	18:56	20:05
18 May	05:28	06:41	12:49	16:12	18:56	20:05
19 May	05:28	06:41	12:49	16:12	18:56	20:05
20 May	05:28	06:41	12:49	16:12	18:56	20:05
21 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:13	18:56	20:05
22 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:13	18:56	20:06
23 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:13	18:56	20:06
24 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:13	18:57	20:06
25 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:14	18:57	20:06
26 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:14	18:57	20:07
27 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:14	18:57	20:07
28 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:14	18:57	20:07
29 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:15	18:57	20:07
30 May	05:27	06:41	12:50	16:15	18:57	20:08
31 May	05:27	06:42	12:51	16:15	18:58	20:08

QIBLA DIRECTION

21.6° NNE

The Qibla from Gulu District points toward the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is approximately 2,242 km along the great-circle path. Orient your prayer space so it faces this bearing before performing Salah.

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FAQ

About prayer times in Gulu District.

What time is Fajr in Gulu District today?

Today's Fajr time in Gulu District, Uganda is 05:27. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise (today at 06:41).

What time is Isha in Gulu District today?

Today's Isha time in Gulu District, Uganda is 20:06. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.

What is the Qibla direction from Gulu District?

The Qibla direction from Gulu District is approximately 21.6° NNE, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is about 2,242 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Gulu District?

By default, prayer times for Gulu District are calculated using the Muslim World League (MWL) method. You can switch the method or juristic setting in the Calculation section above.

What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr must be completed before sunrise. Today in Gulu District, Fajr begins at 05:27 and Sunrise is at 06:41.

METHODOLOGY

How prayer times are calculated.

Prayer times shift gradually throughout the year as the sun's position changes. Read about the 10+ supported calculation methods and the astronomical math behind the schedule.

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