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Prayer times in Mlalo
Muslims living in Mlalo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Mlalo is a city in Tanzania, in Tanga, with about 15,576 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Mlalo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mlalo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mlalo change through the year
Prayer times in Mlalo vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:54 AM and Maghrib at 6:35 PM, for a day of 12 h 25 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:16 AM and Maghrib to 6:21 PM, and the day is just 11 h 50 min. That is a difference of 0 h 34 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 | 5:20 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:46 PM |
Mlalo is located 379 km east of Dodoma, so Dhuhr in Mlalo is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mlalo.
Qibla direction in Mlalo
The Qibla in Mlalo is at 1.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,932 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 1.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mlalo
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mlalo is around 5:08 AM and iftar at 6:47 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 29 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:11 AM and iftar to 6:40 PM, for a fast of 13 h 19 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Mlalo
Mlalo lies at 4.9333° S, 38.9333° E, in Tanga, in Tanzania. The nearest administrative centre is Tanga, 24 km away. Nearby places include Tanga (24 km), Muheza (31 km), and Maramba (37 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mlalo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tanga, Tanzania
- Population
- 15,576
- Coordinates
- -4.93333, 38.93333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,932 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mlalo
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mlalo comes about 53 minutes later around the june solstice (4:42 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mlalo (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Mlalo
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mlalo
What is the Qibla direction in Mlalo?
The Qibla in Mlalo is 1.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,932 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mlalo?
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 Mlalo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 June and 6:35 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mlalo during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Mlalo differ from Dodoma?
Yes. Mlalo is 379 km from Dodoma, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Mlalo is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Dodoma.