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Prayer times in Kirando
Muslims living in Kirando can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kirando is a city in Tanzania, in Rukwa, with about 33,111 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.
Adhan times in Kirando today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kirando prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kirando change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kirando on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:22 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, compared with only 11 h 42 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:01 PM and 8:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:50 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kirando and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:52 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:24 PM |
Kirando lies 584 km west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Kirando comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kirando.
Qibla direction in Kirando
The Qibla in Kirando is at 17.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,361 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 17.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Kirando
Ramadan in Kirando: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:23 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).
Where Kirando is located
The coordinates of Kirando are 7.4167° S and 30.6000° E. The closest places on our site are Namanyere (51 km), Chala (76 km), and Usevya (78 km). Sumbawanga, the nearest administrative centre, is 128 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Rukwa.
- Name
- Kirando
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rukwa, Tanzania
- Population
- 33,111
- Coordinates
- -7.41667, 30.60000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,361 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kirando
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kirando takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Kirando (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kirando
When is Maghrib in Kirando?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:50 PM on 21 June and 7:12 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kirando?
The Qibla in Kirando is 17.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,361 km away.
Do prayer times in Kirando differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Kirando is 584 km from Dodoma, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kirando comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Dodoma.
Which calculation method is used for Kirando?
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.
How long is the fast in Kirando 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.