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Prayer times in Maswa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Maswa, Simiyu, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Tanzania.
Today’s prayer times in Maswa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Maswa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Maswa
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Maswa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:18 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 17 min, compared with only 11 h 58 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:55 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maswa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:56 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 | 3:41 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:01 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Maswa is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes later than in the capital. Maswa is 434 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Maswa
From Maswa you face towards the north, at an angle of 13.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,755 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Maswa 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.
Ramadan timetable for Maswa
Ramadan in Maswa: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:05 PM, roughly 13 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, shorter by 7 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Maswa on the map
The coordinates of Maswa are 2.6833° S and 33.9833° E. The closest places on our site are Nyakabindi (6 km), Bariadi (13 km), and Kisesa (48 km). Bariadi, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Simiyu.
- Name
- Maswa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Simiyu, Tanzania
- Population
- 22,025
- Coordinates
- -2.68333, 33.98333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 13.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,755 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Maswa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Maswa comes about 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, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Maswa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Maswa
- Nyakabindi6 km · north
- Bariadi13 km · south
- Kisesa48 km · south-east
- Shanwa59 km · south-west
- Nyalikungu60 km · south
- Magu61 km · west
- Malampaka71 km · south-west
- Kihangara71 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Maswa
What time is Fajr in Maswa?
Fajr in Maswa 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.
Which calculation method is used for Maswa?
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.
When is Maghrib in Maswa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 June and 6:50 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Maswa during Ramadan?
About 13 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Maswa?
The Qibla in Maswa is 13.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,755 km away.