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Prayer times in Kisesa
This page shows today’s salah times in Kisesa, 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 the usual reference in Tanzania.
Today’s prayer times in Kisesa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kisesa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kisesa
Prayer times in Kisesa change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:17 AM and Maghrib at 6:50 PM, for a day of 12 h 18 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:32 AM and Maghrib to 6:43 PM, and the day is just 11 h 57 min. That is a difference of 0 h 22 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:54 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:02 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Kisesa is called about 6 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 12 minutes later than in the capital. Kisesa is 386 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Kisesa
The Qibla in Kisesa is at 12.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,794 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 12.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kisesa
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kisesa is around 5:29 AM and iftar at 7:04 PM, for a fast of 13 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:31 AM and iftar to 6:58 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Kisesa is located
The coordinates of Kisesa are 3.0833° S and 34.1500° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bariadi (37 km), Somanda (39 km), and Nyalikungu (42 km). Bariadi, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Simiyu.
- Name
- Kisesa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Simiyu, Tanzania
- Population
- 29,804
- Coordinates
- -3.08333, 34.15000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 12.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,794 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kisesa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kisesa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 54 minutes around 21 June: 4:09 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kisesa (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Kisesa
- Bariadi37 km · north-west
- Somanda39 km · south-west
- Nyalikungu42 km · west
- Shanwa44 km · west
- Lalago46 km · south-west
- Maswa48 km · north-west
- Mwanhuzi53 km · south
- Nyakabindi53 km · north
Prayer times in Kisesa: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Kisesa?
Fajr in Kisesa depends on the season: about 5:17 AM on 21 December and about 5:32 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Kisesa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:43 PM on 21 June and 6:50 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kisesa?
The Qibla in Kisesa is 12.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,794 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kisesa?
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.
How long is the fast in Kisesa during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.