City · Rukwa
Prayer times in Chala
Muslims living in Chala can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Chala is a city in Tanzania, in Rukwa, with about 22,624 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Chala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chala prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chala by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chala on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:19 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, compared with only 11 h 41 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:58 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:47 PM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chala and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:06 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:22 PM |
Chala is located 518 km west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Chala is called about 18 minutes later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chala.
Finding the Qibla from Chala
The Qibla in Chala is at 16.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,358 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 16.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Chala
For those fasting in Chala, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:21 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 13 h 36 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:11 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Chala on the map
Chala is located at 7.5833° S, 31.2667° E, in Rukwa, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Sumbawanga, 57 km away. Close by you will find Namanyere (25 km), Usevya (54 km), and Sumbawanga (57 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rukwa, Tanzania
- Population
- 22,624
- Coordinates
- -7.58333, 31.26667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 16.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,358 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chala takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:09 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Chala in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Chala
- Namanyere25 km · west
- Usevya54 km · north
- Sumbawanga57 km · south-east
- Kirando76 km · west
- Matai84 km · south
- Laela139 km · south-east
- Mpanda140 km · north
- Makongolosi226 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chala
When is Fajr in Chala?
Fajr in Chala changes with the seasons: about 5:19 AM on 21 December and about 5:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Chala 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 Chala?
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 Chala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:47 PM on 21 June and 7:10 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Chala differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Chala is 518 km from Dodoma, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Chala comes roughly 18 minutes later than in Dodoma.