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Prayer times in Matai
This page shows today’s prayer times in Matai, Rukwa, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Tanzania.
Namaz times in Matai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Matai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Matai
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Matai on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:16 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, against only 11 h 38 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:56 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Matai and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:49 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:06 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:23 PM |
Matai is located 522 km south-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Matai is called roughly 17 minutes later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Matai.
Finding the Qibla from Matai
The Qibla in Matai is at 15.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,427 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 15.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Matai
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Matai is at about 5:33 AM and iftar at 7:20 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 38 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:39 AM and iftar to 7:10 PM, for a fast of 13 h 22 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Matai
The coordinates of Matai are 8.3000° S and 31.5167° E. The nearest cities on our site are Sumbawanga (39 km), Laela (66 km), and Chala (84 km). Sumbawanga, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Rukwa.
- Name
- Matai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rukwa, Tanzania
- Population
- 24,070
- Coordinates
- -8.30000, 31.51667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,427 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Matai
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Matai comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (5:07 PM instead of 4:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:01 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Matai 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 Matai
Which calculation method is used for Matai?
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.
Do prayer times in Matai differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Matai is 522 km from Dodoma, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Matai is called about 17 minutes later than in Dodoma.
When is Maghrib in Matai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 June and 7:10 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Matai during Ramadan?
About 13 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Matai?
The Qibla in Matai is 15.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,427 km away.