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Prayer times in Magu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Magu, Mwanza, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Tanzania.
Today’s prayer times in Magu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Magu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Magu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Magu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 17 min, compared with only 11 h 58 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:58 PM and 8:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Magu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:03 PM |
Magu is located 472 km north-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Magu is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Magu.
Qibla direction in Magu
In Magu you pray towards the north, at an angle of 14.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,759 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Magu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Magu
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Magu is around 5:33 AM and iftar at 7:07 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:34 AM and iftar to 7:01 PM, for a fast of 13 h 17 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Magu is located
Magu lies at 2.5908° S, 33.4462° E, in Mwanza, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Mwanza, 61 km away. Close by you will find Kihangara (11 km), Ngudu (44 km), and Kisesa (46 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
- Magu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mwanza, Tanzania
- Population
- 35,000
- Coordinates
- -2.59075, 33.44619
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,759 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Magu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Magu comes about 55 minutes later around the june solstice (5:07 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:54 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Magu and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Magu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Magu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:47 PM on 21 June and 6:52 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Magu?
The Qibla in Magu is 14.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,759 km away.
What time is Fajr in Magu?
Fajr in Magu depends on the season: about 5:20 AM on 21 December and about 5:34 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Magu differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Magu is 472 km from Dodoma, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Magu comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Dodoma.
Which calculation method is used for Magu?
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.