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Prayer times in Mhango

Looking for the prayer times in Mhango? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mhango, Shinyanga. Every figure is computed for 3.2833° S, 32.8500° E, which means the times match Mhango itself rather than the nearest big city.

Namaz times in Mhango today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Tanzania we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+3) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Mhango prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mhango

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mhango on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 19 min, compared with only 11 h 56 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:59 PM and 8:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:41 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mhango and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Mhango (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox5:44 AM6:53 AM12:56 PM4:02 PM6:59 PM8:04 PM
21 JuneJune solstice5:37 AM6:52 AM12:50 PM4:14 PM6:48 PM7:59 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox5:29 AM6:38 AM12:41 PM3:47 PM6:44 PM7:49 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice5:21 AM6:37 AM12:46 PM4:13 PM6:56 PM8:07 PM

Mhango lies 454 km north-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mhango comes about 12 minutes later than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mhango.

Finding the Qibla from Mhango

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The Qibla in Mhango is at 15.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,850 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 15.2°.

Fasting hours in Mhango during Ramadan

Ramadan in Mhango: 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, 7:10 PM, about 13 h 26 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Where Mhango is located

Mhango is located at 3.2833° S, 32.8500° E, in Shinyanga, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Shinyanga, 76 km away. Nearby places include Misungwi (55 km), Ngudu (64 km), and Kasamwa (67 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
Mhango
Type
City
Part of
Shinyanga, Tanzania
Population
21,553
Coordinates
-3.28333, 32.85000
Time zone
UTC+3
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
15.2° (north)
Distance to Makkah
2,850 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mhango

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mhango 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, 5:09 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 offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mhango and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mhango

What is the Qibla direction in Mhango?

The Qibla in Mhango is 15.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,850 km away.

Do prayer times in Mhango differ from Dodoma?

Yes. Mhango is 454 km from Dodoma, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Mhango is called roughly 12 minutes later than in Dodoma.

When is Maghrib in Mhango?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:48 PM on 21 June and 6:56 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

How long is the fast in Mhango during Ramadan?

Roughly 13 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Which calculation method is used for Mhango?

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.

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