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Prayer times in Mahanje
Muslims living in Mahanje can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mahanje is a city in Tanzania, in Ruvuma, with about 15,009 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Mahanje today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mahanje
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mahanje change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mahanje on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:58 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, against only 11 h 33 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:38 PM and 8:11 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mahanje and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:11 PM |
Mahanje lies 421 km south of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mahanje is called about 2 minutes later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mahanje.
Qibla direction in Mahanje
From Mahanje you pray towards the north, at an angle of 8.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,521 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mahanje and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Mahanje
Fasting in Mahanje, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:07 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 13 h 42 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:56 PM for a fast of 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Where Mahanje is located
The coordinates of Mahanje are 9.9333° S and 35.3333° E. The closest places on our site are Maposeni (73 km), Njombe (90 km), and Songea (90 km). Njombe, the nearest administrative centre, is 90 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Ruvuma.
- Name
- Mahanje
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ruvuma, Tanzania
- Population
- 15,009
- Coordinates
- -9.93333, 35.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,521 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mahanje
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mahanje comes about 50 minutes later around the june solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:46 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mahanje (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Mahanje
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mahanje
What is the Qibla direction in Mahanje?
The Qibla in Mahanje is 8.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,521 km away.
Do prayer times in Mahanje differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mahanje is 421 km from Dodoma, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Mahanje is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Dodoma.
When is Fajr in Mahanje?
Fajr in Mahanje changes with the seasons: about 4:58 AM on 21 December and about 5:39 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mahanje?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:27 PM on 21 June and 6:58 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mahanje during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.