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Prayer times in Mgandu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mgandu, Singida, 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 Mgandu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mgandu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mgandu change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mgandu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:11 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, compared with only 11 h 47 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:49 PM and 8:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:36 PM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mgandu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:54 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:07 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Mgandu comes about 6 minutes later than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes later than in the capital. Mgandu is 179 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mgandu
Qibla from Mgandu: 11.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,106 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mgandu remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Mgandu during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mgandu is around 5:26 AM and iftar at 7:07 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 32 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:29 AM and iftar to 6:59 PM, for a fast of 13 h 20 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Mgandu
The coordinates of Mgandu are 5.9500° S and 34.1333° E. The closest places on our site are Itigi (48 km), Manyoni (81 km), and Ikungi (115 km). Singida, the nearest administrative centre, is 143 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Singida.
- Name
- Mgandu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Singida, Tanzania
- Population
- 23,718
- Coordinates
- -5.95000, 34.13333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,106 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mgandu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mgandu is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 53 minutes around 21 June: 4:07 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Mgandu
Prayer times in Mgandu: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Mgandu?
Fajr in Mgandu depends on the season: about 5:11 AM on 21 December and about 5:37 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Mgandu differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mgandu is 179 km from Dodoma, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Mgandu comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Dodoma.
Which calculation method is used for Mgandu?
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 Mgandu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Mgandu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:39 PM on 21 June and 6:55 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.