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Prayer times in Mbuguni
Looking for the prayer times in Mbuguni? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mbuguni, Arusha. Every figure is computed for 3.5667° S, 36.9500° E, which means the times match Mbuguni itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mbuguni
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mbuguni prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mbuguni
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mbuguni on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, compared with only 11 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:42 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mbuguni and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
Mbuguni lies 319 km north-east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mbuguni comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mbuguni.
Qibla in Mbuguni and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Mbuguni is at 6.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,796 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 6.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Mbuguni
Ramadan in Mbuguni: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:54 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Mbuguni on the map
The coordinates of Mbuguni are 3.5667° S and 36.9500° E. The closest places on our site are Merelani (3 km), Usa River (25 km), and Kingori (32 km). Arusha, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Arusha.
- Name
- Mbuguni
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Population
- 49,801
- Coordinates
- -3.56667, 36.95000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 6.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,796 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mbuguni
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mbuguni comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:52 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mbuguni and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Mbuguni: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Mbuguni 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.
Which calculation method is used for Mbuguni?
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 time is Fajr in Mbuguni?
Fajr in Mbuguni depends on the season: about 5:04 AM on 21 December and about 5:22 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Mbuguni differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mbuguni is 319 km from Dodoma, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Mbuguni is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
What is the Qibla direction in Mbuguni?
The Qibla in Mbuguni is 6.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,796 km away.