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Prayer times in Matongo
Looking for the adhan times in Matongo? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Matongo, Mara. Every figure is computed for 1.4677° S, 34.5228° E, which means the times match Matongo itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Matongo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Matongo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Matongo
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Matongo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:18 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 13 min, against only 12 h 02 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:55 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Matongo and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:57 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Matongo comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes later than in the capital. Matongo is 540 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Matongo
Qibla direction for Matongo: 12.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,610 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Matongo remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Matongo during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Matongo is at about 5:30 AM and iftar at 7:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:30 AM and iftar to 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 16 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Matongo is located
Matongo lies at 1.4677° S, 34.5228° E, in Mara, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Musoma, 80 km away. Close by you will find Tarime (22 km), Sirari (24 km), and Mugumu (47 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Matongo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mara, Tanzania
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- -1.46771, 34.52279
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,610 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Matongo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Matongo comes about 55 minutes later around the june solstice (5:04 PM instead of 4:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:49 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Matongo (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matongo
What time is Fajr in Matongo?
Fajr in Matongo depends on the season: about 5:18 AM on 21 December and about 5:28 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Matongo?
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 Matongo differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Matongo is 540 km from Dodoma, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Matongo comes about 5 minutes later than in Dodoma.
What is the Qibla direction in Matongo?
The Qibla in Matongo is 12.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,610 km away.
How long is the fast in Matongo during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.