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Prayer times in Nyalikungu
This page shows today’s salah times in Nyalikungu, Simiyu, calculated 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Tanzania.
Today’s prayer times in Nyalikungu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nyalikungu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nyalikungu change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nyalikungu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:18 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 19 min, compared with only 11 h 56 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:55 PM and 8:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nyalikungu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:03 PM |
Nyalikungu is located 397 km north-west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Nyalikungu comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nyalikungu.
Qibla in Nyalikungu and distance to Makkah
From Nyalikungu you face towards the north, at an angle of 13.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,814 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nyalikungu 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 Nyalikungu
Ramadan in Nyalikungu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:31 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:06 PM, roughly 13 h 25 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Nyalikungu
The coordinates of Nyalikungu are 3.1833° S and 33.7833° E. The closest places on our site are Shanwa (3 km), Somanda (28 km), and Malampaka (28 km). Bariadi, the nearest administrative centre, is 48 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Simiyu.
- Name
- Nyalikungu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Simiyu, Tanzania
- Population
- 24,648
- Coordinates
- -3.18333, 33.78333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 13.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,814 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nyalikungu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nyalikungu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
If you are travelling to Nyalikungu, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Nyalikungu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nyalikungu
Do prayer times in Nyalikungu differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Nyalikungu is 397 km from Dodoma, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nyalikungu comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Dodoma.
What is the Qibla direction in Nyalikungu?
The Qibla in Nyalikungu is 13.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,814 km away.
When is Fajr in Nyalikungu?
Fajr in Nyalikungu depends on the season: about 5:18 AM on 21 December and about 5:34 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nyalikungu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:45 PM on 21 June and 6:52 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Nyalikungu?
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.