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Prayer times in Isaka
Looking for the adhan times in Isaka? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Isaka, Shinyanga. Every figure is computed for 3.9000° S, 32.9333° E, which means the times match Isaka itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Isaka
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Isaka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Isaka change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Isaka on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 21 min, against only 11 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:57 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:41 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Isaka and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:08 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Isaka comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes later than in the capital. Isaka is 401 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Isaka
From Isaka you face towards the north, at an angle of 14.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,914 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Isaka and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Isaka
Ramadan in Isaka: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:10 PM, about 13 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Isaka is located
Isaka lies at 3.9000° S, 32.9333° E, in Shinyanga, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Shinyanga, 60 km away. Close by you will find Tinde (30 km), Kahama (38 km), and Nzega (45 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Isaka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shinyanga, Tanzania
- Population
- 21,094
- Coordinates
- -3.90000, 32.93333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,914 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Isaka
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Isaka takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Isaka and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Isaka
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Isaka
Which calculation method is used for Isaka?
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 Isaka during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Isaka?
Fajr in Isaka changes with the seasons: about 5:20 AM on 21 December and about 5:38 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Isaka?
The Qibla in Isaka is 14.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,914 km away.
When is Maghrib in Isaka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:47 PM on 21 June and 6:57 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.