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Prayer times in Mtwara
This page gives today’s prayer times in Mtwara, a region of Tanzania, together with links to the 11 cities of Mtwara that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Mtwara; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Mtwara
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mtwara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mtwara change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mtwara on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, compared with only 11 h 31 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mtwara and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:52 PM |
Mtwara lies 668 km south-east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mtwara is called roughly 18 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mtwara.
Finding the Qibla from Mtwara
The Qibla in Mtwara is at 359.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,524 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 359.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Mtwara
Fasting in Mtwara, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:48 PM and imsak at 4:55 AM on the first day, 13 h 42 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:36 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Mtwara on the map
Mtwara is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Mtwara, lies at 10.2667° S, 40.1833° E. The region has 11 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Mtwara
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -10.26667, 40.18333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 359.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,524 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mtwara
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mtwara comes roughly 50 minutes later around the june solstice (4:30 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:27 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Salah times across Mtwara
- Prayer times in Mtwara140,793
- Masasi89,700
- Salah times Newala Kisimani38,099
- Newala34,862
- Prayer times in Lukuledi29,699
- Luchingu25,145
- Salah times Nangomba23,028
- Tandahimba20,000
- Prayer times in Nanyamba19,555
- Nanganga17,468
- Salah times Kitama16,232
Prayer times near Mtwara
- Lindi59 km · north-west
- Dar es Salaam Region396 km · north
- Pwani Region413 km · north
- Mjini Magharibi Region469 km · north
- Kusini Unguja Region470 km · north
- Morogoro473 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mtwara
What is the Qibla direction in Mtwara?
The Qibla in Mtwara is 359.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,524 km away.
What time is Fajr in Mtwara?
Fajr in Mtwara depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 December and about 5:20 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mtwara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:07 PM on 21 June and 6:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mtwara differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mtwara is 668 km from Dodoma, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Mtwara is called roughly 18 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
Which calculation method is used for Mtwara?
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.