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Prayer times in Mbulu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mbulu, Manyara, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Tanzania.
Prayer times in Mbulu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mbulu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mbulu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mbulu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 21 min, against only 11 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:47 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mbulu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:57 PM |
Mbulu is located 259 km north of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mbulu is called about 1 minute later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mbulu.
Finding the Qibla from Mbulu
From Mbulu you pray towards the north, at an angle of 9.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,849 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mbulu 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mbulu
Fasting in Mbulu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:00 PM and imsak at 5:23 AM on the first day, 13 h 27 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:53 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.
Where Mbulu is located
Mbulu lies at 3.8500° S, 35.5333° E, in Manyara, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Babati, 47 km away. Nearby places include Dongobesh (29 km), Magugu (32 km), and Dareda (41 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mbulu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Manyara, Tanzania
- Population
- 45,384
- Coordinates
- -3.85000, 35.53333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,849 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mbulu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mbulu comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:57 PM instead of 4:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:45 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mbulu and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Mbulu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Mbulu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 21 June and 6:46 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mbulu during Ramadan?
About 13 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Mbulu?
The Qibla in Mbulu is 9.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,849 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mbulu?
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 Mbulu differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mbulu is 259 km from Dodoma, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Mbulu is called roughly 1 minute later than in Dodoma.