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Prayer times in Makuyuni
This page shows today’s prayer times in Makuyuni, Arusha, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Tanzania.
Adhan times in Makuyuni today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Makuyuni
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Makuyuni change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Makuyuni on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:08 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, against only 11 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:45 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:28 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Makuyuni and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:55 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Makuyuni is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Makuyuni is 294 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Makuyuni
The Qibla in Makuyuni is at 8.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,806 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 8.2°.
Fasting hours in Makuyuni during Ramadan
For those fasting in Makuyuni, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:57 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 13 h 26 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:51 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Makuyuni on the map
Makuyuni is located at 3.5500° S, 36.1000° E, in Arusha, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Arusha, 68 km away. Close by you will find Mto wa Mbu (36 km), Kiratu (54 km), and Magugu (64 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Makuyuni
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- -3.55000, 36.10000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,806 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Makuyuni
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Makuyuni takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:43 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 4:55 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Makuyuni (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Makuyuni: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Makuyuni?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Makuyuni?
The Qibla in Makuyuni is 8.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,806 km away.
How long is the fast in Makuyuni 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.
Do prayer times in Makuyuni differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Makuyuni is 294 km from Dodoma, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Makuyuni is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Dodoma.
When is Maghrib in Makuyuni?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:35 PM on 21 June and 6:43 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.