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Prayer times in Simiyu
Prayer times in Simiyu (Tanzania): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Simiyu has 10 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Simiyu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Simiyu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Simiyu change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Simiyu move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:18 AM on 21 December and 5:32 AM on 21 June, a difference of 14 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:45 PM and 6:51 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 17 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 58 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:02 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Simiyu is called about 7 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes later than in the capital. Simiyu is 422 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Simiyu
The Qibla in Simiyu is at 13.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,767 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 13.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Simiyu
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Simiyu is at about 5:30 AM and iftar at 7:05 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:31 AM and iftar to 6:59 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Simiyu on the map
Simiyu is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Bariadi, is at 2.8000° S, 33.9833° E. The region has 10 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Simiyu
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -2.80000, 33.98333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 13.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,767 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Simiyu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Simiyu comes roughly 55 minutes later around the june solstice (5:05 PM instead of 4:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:52 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Simiyu, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Simiyu
- Prayer times in Bariadi260,927
- Somanda33,932
- Salah times Kisesa29,804
- Shanwa28,000
- Prayer times in Nyalikungu24,648
- Lalago22,551
- Salah times Maswa22,025
- Mwanhuzi21,664
- Prayer times in Nyakabindi18,428
- Malampaka16,916
Nearby cities to Simiyu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Simiyu
Which calculation method is used for Simiyu?
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 Simiyu?
The Qibla in Simiyu is 13.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,767 km away.
When is Maghrib in Simiyu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 June and 6:51 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Simiyu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Simiyu?
Fajr in Simiyu changes with the seasons: about 5:18 AM on 21 December and about 5:32 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.