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Prayer times in Arusha
This page gives today’s prayer times in Arusha, a region of Tanzania, together with links to the 8 cities and towns of Arusha that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Arusha; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Arusha
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Arusha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Arusha
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Arusha on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:06 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 19 min, against only 11 h 56 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:43 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arusha and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:52 PM |
Arusha is located 329 km north of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Arusha is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Arusha.
Qibla in Arusha and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Arusha is at 6.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,778 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 6.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Arusha
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Arusha is around 5:19 AM and iftar at 6:54 PM, for a fast of 13 h 26 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:20 AM and iftar to 6:48 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Arusha on the map
Arusha is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Arusha, lies at 3.3667° S, 36.6833° E. The region has 8 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Arusha
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -3.36667, 36.68333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 6.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,778 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arusha
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Arusha comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Arusha, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Arusha
- Prayer times in Arusha617,631
- Merelani50,000
- Salah times Mbuguni49,801
- Kingori22,839
- Prayer times in Usa River21,000
- Kiratu20,000
- Salah times Makuyuni20,000
- Mto wa Mbu17,754
Nearby cities to Arusha
Prayer times in Arusha: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Arusha differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Arusha is 329 km from Dodoma, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Arusha comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
How long is the fast in Arusha during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Arusha?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:33 PM on 21 June and 6:41 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Arusha?
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.
When is Fajr in Arusha?
Fajr in Arusha depends on the season: about 5:06 AM on 21 December and about 5:22 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.