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Prayer times in Mapinga
Looking for the prayer times in Mapinga? On this page 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 Mapinga, Pwani Region. Every figure is computed for 6.6000° S, 39.0667° E, which means the times match Mapinga itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mapinga
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mapinga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Mapinga change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mapinga on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, compared with only 11 h 44 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:28 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mapinga and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:49 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Mapinga comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes earlier than in the capital. Mapinga is 371 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mapinga
The Qibla in Mapinga is at 1.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,117 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 1.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mapinga
For those fasting in Mapinga, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:48 PM and imsak at 5:05 AM on the first day, 13 h 33 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:40 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Where Mapinga is located
The coordinates of Mapinga are 6.6000° S and 39.0667° E. The closest places on our site are Kibaha (25 km), Bagamoyo (25 km), and Dar es Salaam (33 km). Kibaha, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Pwani Region.
- Name
- Mapinga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pwani Region, Tanzania
- Population
- 40,000
- Coordinates
- -6.60000, 39.06667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,117 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mapinga
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mapinga comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (4:39 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:31 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mapinga (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Mapinga
Prayer times in Mapinga: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Mapinga differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mapinga is 371 km from Dodoma, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Mapinga comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
When is Maghrib in Mapinga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:18 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mapinga during Ramadan?
About 13 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Mapinga?
The Qibla in Mapinga is 1.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,117 km away.
What time is Fajr in Mapinga?
Fajr in Mapinga changes with the seasons: about 4:50 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.