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Prayer times in Mwanza
Looking for the prayer times in Mwanza? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mwanza, Southern Region. Every figure is computed for 15.6026° S, 34.5248° E, so the times reflect Mwanza itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Mwanza today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mwanza
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mwanza change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mwanza on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 03 min, compared with only 11 h 12 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 7:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mwanza and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:08 AM | 11:44 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:20 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:27 PM |
Mwanza is located 198 km south-east of Lilongwe, so Dhuhr in Mwanza is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mwanza.
Finding the Qibla from Mwanza
Qibla from Mwanza: 8.1° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,157 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mwanza is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Mwanza
For those fasting in Mwanza, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 4:10 AM on the first day, 13 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:01 PM for a fast of 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malawi.
About Mwanza
Mwanza is located at 15.6026° S, 34.5248° E, in Southern Region, in Malawi. The nearest administrative centre is Blantyre, 56 km away. Nearby places include Blantyre (56 km), Balaka (83 km), and Ntcheu (88 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mwanza
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Southern Region, Malawi
- Population
- 20,345
- Coordinates
- -15.60262, 34.52479
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,157 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mwanza
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mwanza takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:49 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 48 minutes around 21 June: 2:56 PM for the majority, 3:44 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mwanza (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Mwanza
Prayer times in Mwanza: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Mwanza?
Fajr in Mwanza changes with the seasons: about 3:47 AM on 21 December and about 4:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mwanza?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 6:12 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mwanza differ from Lilongwe?
Yes. Mwanza is 198 km from Lilongwe, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Mwanza is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe.
How long is the fast in Mwanza during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Mwanza?
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.