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Prayer times in Liwale
This page shows today’s prayer times in Liwale, Lindi, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Tanzania.
Adhan times in Liwale today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Liwale
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Liwale change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Liwale move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:48 AM on 21 December and 5:28 AM on 21 June, a shift of 40 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:17 PM and 6:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 42 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 33 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:00 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Liwale comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes earlier than in the capital. Liwale is 467 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Liwale
The Qibla in Liwale is at 3.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,474 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 3.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Liwale
Fasting in Liwale, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:56 PM and imsak at 5:05 AM on the first day, 13 h 41 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:45 PM for a fast of 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Where Liwale is located
The coordinates of Liwale are 9.7667° S and 37.9333° E. The closest places on our site are Nachingwea (113 km), Ruangwa (115 km), and Lukuledi (130 km). Lindi, the nearest administrative centre, is 197 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Lindi.
- Name
- Liwale
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lindi, Tanzania
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- -9.76667, 37.93333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 3.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,474 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Liwale
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Liwale takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 50 minutes around 21 June: 3:49 PM for the majority, 4:39 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Liwale (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Liwale
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Liwale
Which calculation method is used for Liwale?
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 Liwale differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Liwale is 467 km from Dodoma, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Liwale is called about 9 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
How long is the fast in Liwale during Ramadan?
About 13 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Liwale?
Fajr in Liwale depends on the season: about 4:48 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 Liwale?
The Qibla in Liwale is 3.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,474 km away.