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Prayer times in Pemba South
This page gives today’s prayer times in Pemba South, a region of Tanzania, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Pemba South that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Chake Chake; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Pemba South today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pemba South
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Pemba South
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pemba South on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 49 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:28 PM and 7:43 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pemba South and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:43 PM |
Pemba South lies 457 km east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Pemba South is called about 16 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 Pemba South.
Qibla direction in Pemba South
From Pemba South you pray towards the north, at an angle of 0.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,965 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Pemba South 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 Pemba South
Ramadan in Pemba South: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:44 PM, roughly 13 h 30 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, shorter by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Pemba South
Pemba South is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Chake Chake, lies at 5.2459° S, 39.7666° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Pemba South
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -5.24586, 39.76659
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 0.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,965 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pemba South
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pemba South is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 53 minutes around 21 June: 3:45 PM for the majority, 4:38 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 offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Pemba South and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Pemba South
- Prayer times in Chake Chake52,047
- Mkoani23,719
Nearby cities to Pemba South
- Pemba North22 km · north
- Tanga77 km · west
- Zanzibar North90 km · south-west
- Kusini Unguja Region112 km · south-west
- Mjini Magharibi Region120 km · south-west
- Dar es Salaam Region184 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pemba South
Do prayer times in Pemba South differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Pemba South is 457 km from Dodoma, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Pemba South comes roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
When is Maghrib in Pemba South?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:17 PM on 21 June and 6:32 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Pemba South?
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 Pemba South?
The Qibla in Pemba South is 0.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,965 km away.
How long is the fast in Pemba South during Ramadan?
About 13 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.