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Prayer times in Sikonge
Muslims living in Sikonge can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Sikonge is a city in Tanzania, in Tabora, with about 27,113 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Sikonge today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sikonge
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sikonge by season
Prayer times in Sikonge vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:17 AM and Maghrib at 7:00 PM, for a day of 12 h 27 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:42 AM and Maghrib to 6:45 PM, and the day is just 11 h 48 min. That is a difference of 0 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:42 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:12 PM |
Sikonge is located 334 km west of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Sikonge comes about 12 minutes later than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sikonge.
Qibla in Sikonge and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Sikonge is at 14.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,105 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 14.1°.
Fasting hours in Sikonge during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sikonge is around 5:32 AM and iftar at 7:13 PM, for a fast of 13 h 31 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:35 AM and iftar to 7:05 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Sikonge on the map
The coordinates of Sikonge are 5.6333° S and 32.7667° E. The closest places on our site are Mabama (61 km), Tumbi (63 km), and Tabora (69 km). Tabora, the nearest administrative centre, is 69 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Tabora.
- Name
- Sikonge
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tabora, Tanzania
- Population
- 27,113
- Coordinates
- -5.63333, 32.76667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,105 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sikonge
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sikonge comes about 53 minutes later around the june solstice (5:06 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:56 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 keep your prayers on time in Sikonge and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sikonge
Do prayer times in Sikonge differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Sikonge is 334 km from Dodoma, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Sikonge comes about 12 minutes later than in Dodoma.
What is the Qibla direction in Sikonge?
The Qibla in Sikonge is 14.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,105 km away.
How long is the fast in Sikonge during Ramadan?
About 13 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sikonge?
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 Fajr in Sikonge?
Fajr in Sikonge depends on the season: about 5:17 AM on 21 December and about 5:42 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.