Regional capital · Kilimanjaro
Prayer times in Moshi
Looking for the adhan times in Moshi? On this page 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 Moshi, Kilimanjaro. Every figure is computed for 3.3500° S, 37.3333° E, so the times reflect Moshi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Moshi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Moshi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Moshi by season
Prayer times in Moshi vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 5:03 AM and Maghrib at 6:38 PM, for a day of 12 h 19 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:20 AM and Maghrib to 6:30 PM, and the day is just 11 h 56 min. That is a difference of 0 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:49 PM |
Moshi lies 360 km north-east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Moshi is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Moshi.
Finding the Qibla from Moshi
Qibla direction for Moshi: 5.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,768 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Moshi remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Moshi during Ramadan
For those fasting in Moshi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:52 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 13 h 26 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:46 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.
About Moshi
The coordinates of Moshi are 3.3500° S and 37.3333° E. The nearest cities on our site are Boma la Ngombe (20 km), Kingori (40 km), and Merelani (46 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Kilimanjaro.
- Name
- Moshi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Population
- 221,733
- Coordinates
- -3.35000, 37.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 5.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,768 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Moshi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Moshi is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 4:51 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Moshi (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Moshi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Moshi
What is the Qibla direction in Moshi?
The Qibla in Moshi is 5.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,768 km away.
When is Maghrib in Moshi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:30 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Moshi 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.
Which calculation method is used for Moshi?
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.
Do prayer times in Moshi differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Moshi is 360 km from Dodoma, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Moshi comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.