Regional capital · Manyara
Prayer times in Babati
Residents of and visitors to Babati can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Babati is a regional capital in Tanzania, in Manyara, with about 67,445 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Babati
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Babati
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Babati change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Babati on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:08 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 22 min, compared with only 11 h 53 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:46 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:29 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Babati and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:57 PM |
Babati lies 217 km north of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Babati comes at almost exactly the same time as Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Babati.
Qibla in Babati and distance to Makkah
In Babati you pray towards the north, at an angle of 8.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,885 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Babati and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Babati during Ramadan
Ramadan in Babati: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:59 PM, roughly 13 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Babati
Babati lies at 4.2167° S, 35.7500° E, in Manyara, in Tanzania. Close by you will find Galappo (12 km), Dareda (22 km), and Magugu (22 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Babati
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Manyara, Tanzania
- Population
- 67,445
- Coordinates
- -4.21667, 35.75000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,885 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Babati
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Babati comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:56 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:45 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, 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 Babati (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Babati
Prayer times in Babati: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Babati?
Fajr in Babati changes with the seasons: about 5:08 AM on 21 December and about 5:27 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Babati?
The Qibla in Babati is 8.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,885 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Babati?
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.
How long is the fast in Babati during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Babati differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Babati is 217 km from Dodoma, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Babati practically coincides with Dodoma.