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Prayer times in Tanga
This page gives today’s prayer times in Tanga, a region of Tanzania, together with links to the 11 cities of Tanga that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Tanga; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Tanga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Tanga prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tanga by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Tanga move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:53 AM on 21 December and 5:16 AM on 21 June, a difference of 23 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:20 PM and 6:34 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 25 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 50 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:46 PM |
Tanga is located 391 km east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Tanga is called about 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tanga.
Qibla direction in Tanga
Qibla from Tanga: 1.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,947 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Tanga is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Tanga during Ramadan
For those fasting in Tanga, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:47 PM and imsak at 5:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:39 PM for a fast of 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tanzania.
Tanga on the map
Tanga is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Tanga, is at 5.0689° S, 39.0988° E. The region has 11 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Tanga
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -5.06893, 39.09875
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,947 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tanga
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tanga takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 53 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Tanga and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Tanga
- Prayer times in Tanga393,429
- Handeni108,968
- Salah times Korogwe62,032
- Lushoto34,000
- Prayer times in Chanika30,905
- Maramba26,531
- Salah times Mazinde20,534
- Matui20,241
- Prayer times in Muheza20,000
- Mlalo15,576
- Salah times Makuyuni15,516
Nearby cities to Tanga
- Pemba North70 km · east
- Pemba South77 km · east
- Zanzibar North91 km · south
- Kusini Unguja Region120 km · south
- Mjini Magharibi Region122 km · south
- Pwani Region190 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tanga
When is Maghrib in Tanga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 June and 6:34 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Tanga during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Tanga?
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.
Do prayer times in Tanga differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Tanga is 391 km from Dodoma, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Tanga comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.
What is the Qibla direction in Tanga?
The Qibla in Tanga is 1.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,947 km away.