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Prayer times in Makumbako
This page shows today’s prayer times in Makumbako, Njombe, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Tanzania.
Today’s prayer times in Makumbako
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Makumbako prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Makumbako change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Makumbako move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:02 AM on 21 December and 5:39 AM on 21 June, a shift of 37 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:31 PM and 6:58 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 39 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 37 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:10 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Makumbako comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Makumbako is 314 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Makumbako
The Qibla in Makumbako is at 9.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,410 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 9.1°.
Fasting hours in Makumbako during Ramadan
Fasting in Makumbako, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:08 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:57 PM for a fast of 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Where Makumbako is located
The coordinates of Makumbako are 8.8500° S and 34.8333° E. The closest places on our site are Mtwango (19 km), Ilembula (28 km), and Rujewa (52 km). Njombe, the nearest administrative centre, is 56 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Njombe.
- Name
- Makumbako
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Njombe, Tanzania
- Population
- 116,232
- Coordinates
- -8.85000, 34.83333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,410 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Makumbako
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Makumbako takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:48 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 4:53 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Makumbako (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Makumbako
Do prayer times in Makumbako differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Makumbako is 314 km from Dodoma, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Makumbako comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Dodoma.
When is Maghrib in Makumbako?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:31 PM on 21 June and 6:58 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Makumbako?
The Qibla in Makumbako is 9.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,410 km away.
How long is the fast in Makumbako during Ramadan?
About 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Makumbako?
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.