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Prayer times in Shinyanga
This page gives today’s prayer times in Shinyanga, a region of Tanzania, together with links to the 9 cities of Shinyanga that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Shinyanga; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Shinyanga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shinyanga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shinyanga by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shinyanga on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:18 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, compared with only 11 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:56 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shinyanga and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:06 PM |
Shinyanga lies 379 km north-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Shinyanga is called about 9 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 Shinyanga.
Finding the Qibla from Shinyanga
The Qibla in Shinyanga is at 13.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,875 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 13.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Shinyanga
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shinyanga is at about 5:31 AM and iftar at 7:08 PM, for a fast of 13 h 26 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:33 AM and iftar to 7:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Shinyanga on the map
Shinyanga is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Shinyanga, is at 3.6639° S, 33.4212° E. The region has 9 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Shinyanga
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -3.66393, 33.42118
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 13.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,875 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shinyanga
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shinyanga comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (5:06 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:54 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times in the cities of Shinyanga
- Prayer times in Kahama453,654
- Shinyanga139,727
- Salah times Old Shinyanga23,747
- Songwa23,618
- Prayer times in Mwadui23,296
- Tinde22,082
- Salah times Mhango21,553
- Isaka21,094
- Prayer times in Kishapu16,371
Nearby cities to Shinyanga
Prayer times in Shinyanga: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Shinyanga?
Fajr in Shinyanga depends on the season: about 5:18 AM on 21 December and about 5:36 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Shinyanga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 June and 6:54 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shinyanga differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Shinyanga is 379 km from Dodoma, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Shinyanga is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Dodoma.
Which calculation method is used for Shinyanga?
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 Shinyanga?
The Qibla in Shinyanga is 13.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,875 km away.