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Prayer times in Bungu
Looking for the prayer times in Bungu? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bungu, Pwani Region. Every figure is computed for 7.6337° S, 39.0582° E, which means the times match Bungu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Bungu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bungu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bungu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bungu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, against only 11 h 41 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:27 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bungu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:51 PM |
Bungu lies 401 km south-east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Bungu is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bungu.
Qibla in Bungu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bungu is at 1.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,232 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 1.5°.
Fasting hours in Bungu during Ramadan
For those fasting in Bungu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:50 PM and imsak at 5:04 AM on the first day, 13 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:40 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Bungu on the map
The coordinates of Bungu are 7.6337° S and 39.0582° E. The closest places on our site are Kibiti (17 km), Ikwiriri (37 km), and Mkwanga (60 km). Dar es Salaam, the nearest administrative centre, is 93 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Pwani Region.
- Name
- Bungu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pwani Region, Tanzania
- Population
- 27,873
- Coordinates
- -7.63369, 39.05818
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,232 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bungu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bungu comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (4:38 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:31 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Bungu, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Bungu
Prayer times in Bungu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Bungu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 June and 6:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Bungu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Bungu?
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 time is Fajr in Bungu?
Fajr in Bungu changes with the seasons: about 4:48 AM on 21 December and about 5:20 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bungu differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Bungu is 401 km from Dodoma, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Bungu is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.