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Prayer times in Mto wa Mbu
Muslims living in Mto wa Mbu can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mto wa Mbu is a city in Tanzania, in Arusha, with about 17,754 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Mto wa Mbu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mto wa Mbu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mto wa Mbu by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mto wa Mbu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:09 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 19 min, against only 11 h 56 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:47 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mto wa Mbu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:55 PM |
Mto wa Mbu lies 314 km north of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mto wa Mbu comes at almost exactly the same time as Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mto wa Mbu.
Qibla direction in Mto wa Mbu
The Qibla in Mto wa Mbu is at 8.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,788 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 points to 8.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mto wa Mbu
For those fasting in Mto wa Mbu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:58 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 13 h 26 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:52 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.
Where Mto wa Mbu is located
Mto wa Mbu is located at 3.3500° S, 35.8500° E, in Arusha, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Arusha, 93 km away. Close by you will find Kiratu (20 km), Makuyuni (36 km), and Mbulu (66 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mto wa Mbu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Population
- 17,754
- Coordinates
- -3.35000, 35.85000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,788 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mto wa Mbu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mto wa Mbu comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:56 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:44 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 Mto wa Mbu and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Mto wa Mbu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Mto wa Mbu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:36 PM on 21 June and 6:44 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Mto wa Mbu?
Fajr in Mto wa Mbu changes with the seasons: about 5:09 AM on 21 December and about 5:26 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Mto wa Mbu 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.
Which calculation method is used for Mto wa Mbu?
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 Mto wa Mbu?
The Qibla in Mto wa Mbu is 8.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,788 km away.