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Prayer times in Kahama
Residents of and visitors to Kahama can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kahama is a city in Tanzania, in Shinyanga, with about 453,654 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kahama
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kahama
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kahama
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kahama on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 21 min, compared with only 11 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:59 PM and 8:09 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:42 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kahama and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:09 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Kahama comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 17 minutes later than in the capital. Kahama is 434 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kahama
The Qibla in Kahama is at 15.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,917 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 15.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kahama
Ramadan in Kahama: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:11 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kahama is located
Kahama lies at 3.8333° S, 32.6000° E, in Shinyanga, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Shinyanga, 93 km away. Close by you will find Isaka (38 km), Masumbwe (51 km), and Tinde (67 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kahama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shinyanga, Tanzania
- Population
- 453,654
- Coordinates
- -3.83333, 32.60000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,917 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kahama
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kahama comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (5:09 PM instead of 4:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:57 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kahama and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Kahama: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Kahama during Ramadan?
About 13 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kahama differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Kahama is 434 km from Dodoma, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kahama comes about 13 minutes later than in Dodoma.
Which calculation method is used for Kahama?
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 Kahama?
The Qibla in Kahama is 15.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,917 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kahama?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:48 PM on 21 June and 6:58 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.