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Prayer times in Kiratu
Looking for the prayer times in Kiratu? 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 Kiratu, Arusha. Every figure is computed for 3.3333° S, 35.6667° E, which means the times match Kiratu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kiratu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kiratu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kiratu change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kiratu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 19 min, compared with only 11 h 56 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:48 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kiratu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:56 PM |
Kiratu is located 316 km north of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Kiratu practically coincides with Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kiratu.
Qibla direction in Kiratu
The Qibla in Kiratu is at 9.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,790 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 9.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Kiratu
Ramadan in Kiratu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:58 PM, roughly 13 h 26 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kiratu is located
Kiratu lies at 3.3333° S, 35.6667° E, in Arusha, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Babati, 99 km away. Close by you will find Mto wa Mbu (20 km), Makuyuni (54 km), and Mbulu (59 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kiratu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- -3.33333, 35.66667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,790 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kiratu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kiratu comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:57 PM instead of 4:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:45 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kiratu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kiratu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kiratu
Which calculation method is used for Kiratu?
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 Maghrib in Kiratu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kiratu during Ramadan?
About 13 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Kiratu?
Fajr in Kiratu changes with the seasons: about 5:10 AM on 21 December and about 5:26 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Kiratu?
The Qibla in Kiratu is 9.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,790 km away.