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Prayer times in Mugumu
Residents of and visitors to Mugumu can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mugumu is a city in Tanzania, in Mara, with about 29,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Mugumu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mugumu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mugumu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mugumu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 14 min, against only 12 h 01 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:54 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mugumu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:57 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Mugumu is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 12 minutes later than in the capital. Mugumu is 494 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mugumu
Qibla from Mugumu: 11.9° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,647 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mugumu is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mugumu
For those fasting in Mugumu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:01 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 13 h 22 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:56 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Where Mugumu is located
Mugumu lies at 1.8500° S, 34.7000° E, in Mara, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Musoma, 107 km away. Close by you will find Matongo (47 km), Tarime (67 km), and Sirari (71 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mugumu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mara, Tanzania
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- -1.85000, 34.70000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,647 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mugumu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mugumu comes about 55 minutes later around the june solstice (5:03 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:49 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Mugumu, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Mugumu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mugumu
What time is Fajr in Mugumu?
Fajr in Mugumu depends on the season: about 5:17 AM on 21 December and about 5:28 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mugumu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:43 PM on 21 June and 6:46 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Mugumu?
The Qibla in Mugumu is 11.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,647 km away.
Do prayer times in Mugumu differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mugumu is 494 km from Dodoma, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Mugumu comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Dodoma.
Which calculation method is used for Mugumu?
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.