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Prayer times in Misungwi
This page shows today’s salah times in Misungwi, Mwanza, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Tanzania.
Salah times in Misungwi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Misungwi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Misungwi change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Misungwi move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:21 AM on 21 December and 5:36 AM on 21 June, a difference of 14 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:48 PM and 6:54 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 17 min around the december solstice and falls to 11 h 57 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:05 PM |
Misungwi is located 472 km north-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Misungwi comes about 11 minutes later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Misungwi.
Qibla direction in Misungwi
In Misungwi you face towards the north, at an angle of 14.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,797 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Misungwi 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 Misungwi
Ramadan in Misungwi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:08 PM, about 13 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, shorter by 7 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Misungwi on the map
Misungwi is located at 2.8500° S, 33.0833° E, in Mwanza, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Mwanza, 42 km away. Close by you will find Usagara (21 km), Ngudu (31 km), and Kisesa (34 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Misungwi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mwanza, Tanzania
- Population
- 35,530
- Coordinates
- -2.85000, 33.08333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,797 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Misungwi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Misungwi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:08 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Misungwi and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Misungwi
Which calculation method is used for Misungwi?
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.
When is Maghrib in Misungwi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:48 PM on 21 June and 6:54 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Misungwi?
The Qibla in Misungwi is 14.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,797 km away.
When is Fajr in Misungwi?
Fajr in Misungwi depends on the season: about 5:21 AM on 21 December and about 5:36 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Misungwi differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Misungwi is 472 km from Dodoma, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Misungwi comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Dodoma.