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Prayer times in Mpwapwa
Looking for the adhan times in Mpwapwa? On this page 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 Mpwapwa, Dodoma. Every figure is computed for 6.3500° S, 36.4833° E, which means the times match Mpwapwa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Mpwapwa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mpwapwa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mpwapwa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mpwapwa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, against only 11 h 45 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:27 PM and 12:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mpwapwa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:59 PM |
Mpwapwa is located 85 km east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mpwapwa is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mpwapwa.
Qibla in Mpwapwa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Mpwapwa is at 6.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,110 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 6.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mpwapwa
Ramadan in Mpwapwa: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:58 PM, roughly 13 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, shorter by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Mpwapwa
Mpwapwa lies at 6.3500° S, 36.4833° E, in Dodoma, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Dodoma, 85 km away. Nearby places include Kibaigwa (35 km), Kibakwe (43 km), and Geiro (48 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mpwapwa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Dodoma, Tanzania
- Population
- 30,000
- Coordinates
- -6.35000, 36.48333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 6.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,110 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mpwapwa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mpwapwa comes roughly 52 minutes later around the june solstice (4:50 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:42 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mpwapwa and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mpwapwa
When is Fajr in Mpwapwa?
Fajr in Mpwapwa depends on the season: about 5:01 AM on 21 December and about 5:28 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Mpwapwa?
The Qibla in Mpwapwa is 6.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,110 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mpwapwa?
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 Mpwapwa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:28 PM on 21 June and 6:47 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mpwapwa during Ramadan?
About 13 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.