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Prayer times in Bariadi
This page shows today’s salah times in Bariadi, Simiyu, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Tanzania.
Adhan times in Bariadi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bariadi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bariadi change through the year
Prayer times in Bariadi change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:18 AM and Maghrib at 6:51 PM, for a day of 12 h 17 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:32 AM and Maghrib to 6:45 PM, and the day is just 11 h 58 min. That is a difference of 0 h 20 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| 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 Bariadi is called about 7 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes later than in the capital. Bariadi is 422 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Bariadi
In Bariadi you pray towards the north, at an angle of 13.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,767 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bariadi 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 Bariadi
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Bariadi is around 5:30 AM and iftar at 7:05 PM, for a fast of 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 full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Bariadi is located
The coordinates of Bariadi are 2.8000° S and 33.9833° E. The nearest cities on our site are Maswa (13 km), Nyakabindi (19 km), and Kisesa (37 km). Shinyanga, the nearest administrative centre, is 115 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Simiyu.
- Name
- Bariadi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Simiyu, Tanzania
- Population
- 260,927
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bariadi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bariadi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 55 minutes around 21 June: 4:10 PM for the majority, 5:05 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Bariadi (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Bariadi
- Maswa13 km · north
- Nyakabindi19 km · north
- Kisesa37 km · south-east
- Shanwa47 km · south-west
- Nyalikungu48 km · south-west
- Malampaka62 km · south-west
- Somanda63 km · south
- Magu64 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bariadi
What is the Qibla direction in Bariadi?
The Qibla in Bariadi is 13.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,767 km away.
When is Fajr in Bariadi?
Fajr in Bariadi depends on the season: 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.
How long is the fast in Bariadi 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 Maghrib in Bariadi?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Bariadi?
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.