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Prayer times in Chimala
Muslims living in Chimala can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Chimala is a city in Tanzania, in Mbeya, with about 24,817 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Chimala today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Chimala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chimala change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chimala on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, against only 11 h 36 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:45 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:36 PM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chimala and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:42 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:14 PM |
Chimala is located 353 km south-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Chimala comes about 7 minutes later than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chimala.
Qibla in Chimala and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Chimala is at 10.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,426 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 10.6°.
Fasting hours in Chimala during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Chimala is around 5:22 AM and iftar at 7:11 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 39 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:28 AM and iftar to 7:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Chimala is located
The coordinates of Chimala are 8.8564° S and 34.0239° E. The closest places on our site are Igurusi (19 km), Urunda (38 km), and Rujewa (43 km). Mbeya, the nearest administrative centre, is 63 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Mbeya.
- Name
- Chimala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mbeya, Tanzania
- Population
- 24,817
- Coordinates
- -8.85637, 34.02393
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 10.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,426 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chimala
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chimala comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:56 PM instead of 4:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:51 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Chimala and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chimala
When is Fajr in Chimala?
Fajr in Chimala depends on the season: about 5:05 AM on 21 December and about 5:42 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Chimala during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Chimala differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Chimala is 353 km from Dodoma, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Chimala comes about 7 minutes later than in Dodoma.
When is Maghrib in Chimala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:34 PM on 21 June and 7:01 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Chimala?
The Qibla in Chimala is 10.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,426 km away.