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Prayer times in Uvinza
Looking for the prayer times in Uvinza? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Uvinza, Kigoma. Every figure is computed for 5.1036° S, 30.3911° E, so the times reflect Uvinza itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Uvinza
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Uvinza
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Uvinza change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Uvinza on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:28 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 25 min, compared with only 11 h 50 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:06 PM and 8:21 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:51 PM and 1:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Uvinza and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:54 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:23 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:54 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:21 PM |
Uvinza is located 604 km west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Uvinza is called about 21 minutes later than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Uvinza.
Qibla direction in Uvinza
Qibla from Uvinza: 18.9° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,124 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Uvinza is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Uvinza
For those fasting in Uvinza, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:21 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 13 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:14 PM for a fast of 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Uvinza on the map
Uvinza lies at 5.1036° S, 30.3911° E, in Kigoma, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Kigoma, 88 km away. Nearby places include Kasulu (67 km), Nguruka (72 km), and Mwandiga (87 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Uvinza
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kigoma, Tanzania
- Population
- 24,650
- Coordinates
- -5.10361, 30.39111
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,124 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Uvinza
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Uvinza comes roughly 53 minutes later around the june solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:06 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Uvinza, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Uvinza
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Uvinza
How long is the fast in Uvinza during Ramadan?
About 13 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Uvinza?
Fajr in Uvinza depends on the season: about 5:28 AM on 21 December and about 5:50 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Uvinza?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:55 PM on 21 June and 7:09 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Uvinza?
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 Uvinza?
The Qibla in Uvinza is 18.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,124 km away.