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Prayer times in Mwadui
Looking for the adhan times in Mwadui? 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 Mwadui, Shinyanga. Every figure is computed for 3.5500° S, 33.6000° E, so the times reflect Mwadui itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Mwadui today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mwadui
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mwadui by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mwadui 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 7:55 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:38 PM and 12:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mwadui and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:05 PM |
Mwadui is located 376 km north-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mwadui is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mwadui.
Qibla in Mwadui and distance to Makkah
In Mwadui you pray towards the north, at an angle of 13.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,858 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mwadui 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.
Fasting hours in Mwadui during Ramadan
Ramadan in Mwadui: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:31 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:07 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 Mwadui is located
Mwadui is located at 3.5500° S, 33.6000° E, in Shinyanga, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Shinyanga, 24 km away. Close by you will find Songwa (10 km), Old Shinyanga (22 km), and Shinyanga (24 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mwadui
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shinyanga, Tanzania
- Population
- 23,296
- Coordinates
- -3.55000, 33.60000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 13.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,858 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mwadui
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mwadui takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 4:11 PM for the majority, 5:05 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 keep your prayers on time in Mwadui and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Mwadui
- Songwa10 km · west
- Old Shinyanga22 km · west
- Shinyanga24 km · south-west
- Kishapu31 km · east
- Lalago40 km · east
- Somanda44 km · north-east
- Nyalikungu46 km · north-east
- Shanwa46 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mwadui
Which calculation method is used for Mwadui?
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 time is Fajr in Mwadui?
Fajr in Mwadui depends on the season: about 5:18 AM on 21 December and about 5:35 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mwadui?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 June and 6:53 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mwadui differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mwadui is 376 km from Dodoma, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Mwadui is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Dodoma.
How long is the fast in Mwadui 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.