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Prayer times in Vikindu
This page shows today’s salah times in Vikindu, Pwani Region, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Tanzania.
Adhan times in Vikindu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Vikindu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vikindu change through the year
Prayer times in Vikindu change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:48 AM and Maghrib at 6:37 PM, giving a day of 12 h 32 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:18 AM and Maghrib to 6:16 PM, and the day is just 11 h 43 min. That is a difference of 0 h 49 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 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 |
Vikindu lies 404 km east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Vikindu is called about 14 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vikindu.
Qibla direction in Vikindu
The Qibla in Vikindu is at 1.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,162 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 1.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Vikindu
Ramadan in Vikindu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should 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, about 13 h 34 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).
Vikindu on the map
Vikindu lies at 7.0067° S, 39.2985° E, in Pwani Region, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Dar es Salaam, 21 km away. Close by you will find Mwandege (4 km), Mkwanga (16 km), and Dar es Salaam (21 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vikindu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pwani Region, Tanzania
- Population
- 70,000
- Coordinates
- -7.00667, 39.29849
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,162 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vikindu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vikindu takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:30 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 4:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Vikindu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Vikindu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vikindu
How long is the fast in Vikindu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Vikindu differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Vikindu is 404 km from Dodoma, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Vikindu comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
When is Fajr in Vikindu?
Fajr in Vikindu changes with the seasons: about 4:48 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Vikindu?
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 Vikindu?
The Qibla in Vikindu is 1.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,162 km away.