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Prayer times in Mpanda
Residents of and visitors to Mpanda can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Mpanda is a regional capital in Tanzania, in Katavi, with about 204,338 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Mpanda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mpanda
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mpanda change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mpanda on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:22 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, against only 11 h 45 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:01 PM and 8:20 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:48 PM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mpanda and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:20 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Mpanda is called roughly 19 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 18 minutes later than in the capital. Mpanda is 517 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mpanda
Qibla from Mpanda: 17.0° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,232 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mpanda remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Mpanda during Ramadan
For those fasting in Mpanda, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:20 PM and imsak at 5:37 AM on the first day, 13 h 33 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:12 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
About Mpanda
Mpanda lies at 6.3438° S, 31.0695° E, in Katavi, in Tanzania. Close by you will find Usevya (86 km), Kirando (130 km), and Namanyere (130 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mpanda
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Katavi, Tanzania
- Population
- 204,338
- Coordinates
- -6.34379, 31.06951
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,232 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mpanda
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mpanda is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 4:19 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mpanda and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Mpanda: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Mpanda 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.
Do prayer times in Mpanda differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mpanda is 517 km from Dodoma, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Mpanda comes roughly 19 minutes later than in Dodoma.
What time is Fajr in Mpanda?
Fajr in Mpanda depends on the season: about 5:22 AM on 21 December and about 5:50 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Mpanda?
The Qibla in Mpanda is 17.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,232 km away.
When is Maghrib in Mpanda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:50 PM on 21 June and 7:08 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.