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Prayer times in Newala
Looking for the prayer times in Newala? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Newala, Mtwara. Every figure is computed for 10.9333° S, 39.3000° E, which means the times match Newala itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Newala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Newala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Newala
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Newala on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:39 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 46 min, compared with only 11 h 29 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Newala and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:57 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Newala comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 23 minutes earlier than in the capital. Newala is 658 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Newala and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Newala is at 0.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,598 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 0.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Newala
Fasting in Newala, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:52 PM and imsak at 4:58 AM on the first day, 13 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:40 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Where Newala is located
Newala is located at 10.9333° S, 39.3000° E, in Mtwara, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Lindi, 114 km away. Nearby places include Newala Kisimani (3 km), Luchingu (5 km), and Tandahimba (42 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Newala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mtwara, Tanzania
- Population
- 34,862
- Coordinates
- -10.93333, 39.30000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 0.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,598 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Newala
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Newala comes roughly 50 minutes later around the june solstice (4:32 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:30 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Newala, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Newala
- Newala Kisimani3 km · south-west
- Luchingu5 km · north-east
- Tandahimba42 km · north-east
- Kitama53 km · north-east
- Masasi60 km · north-west
- Nanganga63 km · north
- Nanyamba65 km · north-east
- Nyangao67 km · north
Prayer times in Newala: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Newala?
Fajr in Newala changes with the seasons: about 4:39 AM on 21 December and about 5:24 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Newala differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Newala is 658 km from Dodoma, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Newala comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
When is Maghrib in Newala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 June and 6:44 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Newala?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Newala?
The Qibla in Newala is 0.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,598 km away.