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Prayer times in Zanzibar North
This page gives today’s prayer times in Zanzibar North, a region of Tanzania, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Zanzibar North that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Mkokotoni; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Zanzibar North
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zanzibar North
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zanzibar North
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zanzibar North on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, against only 11 h 47 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:29 PM and 7:47 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zanzibar North and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:47 PM |
Compared with Dodoma, Dhuhr in Zanzibar North comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Dodoma, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zanzibar North is 390 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Zanzibar North
From Zanzibar North you face towards the north, at an angle of 1.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,036 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zanzibar North 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.
Fasting hours in Zanzibar North 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 Zanzibar North is at about 5:05 AM and iftar at 6:47 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 32 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:09 AM and iftar to 6:39 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Zanzibar North is located
Zanzibar North is one of the regions of Tanzania. Its main city, Mkokotoni, is at 5.8751° S, 39.2552° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Zanzibar North
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tanzania
- Coordinates
- -5.87506, 39.25523
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,036 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zanzibar North
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zanzibar North 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 reaches 53 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 4:40 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Zanzibar North 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 in the cities of Zanzibar North
- Prayer times in Nungwi30,762
- Mkokotoni2,572
Nearby cities to Zanzibar North
- Kusini Unguja Region29 km · south
- Mjini Magharibi Region33 km · south
- Pemba South90 km · north-east
- Tanga91 km · north
- Pemba North105 km · north-east
- Dar es Salaam Region105 km · south
Prayer times in Zanzibar North: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Zanzibar North?
Fajr in Zanzibar North changes with the seasons: about 4:51 AM on 21 December and about 5:16 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zanzibar North 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 Zanzibar North?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:18 PM on 21 June and 6:35 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zanzibar North?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Zanzibar North?
The Qibla in Zanzibar North is 1.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,036 km away.