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Prayer times in Merelani
This page shows today’s prayer times in Merelani, Arusha, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Tanzania.
Today’s prayer times in Merelani
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Merelani prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Merelani change through the year
Prayer times in Merelani vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:04 AM and Maghrib at 6:40 PM, giving a day of 12 h 20 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:21 AM and Maghrib to 6:31 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 55 min. The difference 0 h 25 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 | 5:21 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 |
Merelani lies 321 km north-east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Merelani comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Merelani.
Finding the Qibla from Merelani
The Qibla in Merelani is at 6.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,795 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 6.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Merelani
Ramadan in Merelani: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:53 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).
Merelani on the map
The coordinates of Merelani are 3.5618° S and 36.9790° E. The closest places on our site are Mbuguni (3 km), Usa River (26 km), and Kingori (31 km). Arusha, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Arusha.
- Name
- Merelani
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Population
- 50,000
- Coordinates
- -3.56182, 36.97895
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 6.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,795 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Merelani
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Merelani is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 4:52 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Merelani in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Prayer times in Merelani: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Merelani?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:31 PM on 21 June and 6:40 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Merelani?
The Qibla in Merelani is 6.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,795 km away.
When is Fajr in Merelani?
Fajr in Merelani depends on the season: about 5:04 AM on 21 December and about 5:21 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Merelani 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 Merelani differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Merelani is 321 km from Dodoma, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Merelani is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.