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Prayer times in Mkwanga
Residents of and visitors to Mkwanga can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mkwanga is a city in Tanzania, in Pwani Region, with about 28,037 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Mkwanga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mkwanga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mkwanga
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mkwanga on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, against only 11 h 43 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:27 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mkwanga and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:49 PM |
Mkwanga is located 397 km east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mkwanga is called about 14 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mkwanga.
Qibla direction in Mkwanga
The Qibla in Mkwanga is at 1.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,174 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 1.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Mkwanga
Ramadan in Mkwanga: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:48 PM, roughly 13 h 35 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, shorter by 14 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Mkwanga
The coordinates of Mkwanga are 7.1180° S and 39.2078° E. The closest places on our site are Vikindu (16 km), Mwandege (18 km), and Dar es Salaam (33 km). Dar es Salaam, the nearest administrative centre, is 33 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Pwani Region.
- Name
- Mkwanga
- Local name
- Mkuranga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pwani Region, Tanzania
- Population
- 28,037
- Coordinates
- -7.11799, 39.20782
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,174 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mkwanga
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mkwanga 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, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mkwanga
How long is the fast in Mkwanga during Ramadan?
About 13 h 35 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 Mkwanga?
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 Mkwanga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mkwanga differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mkwanga is 397 km from Dodoma, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Mkwanga comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
What is the Qibla direction in Mkwanga?
The Qibla in Mkwanga is 1.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,174 km away.