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Prayer times in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 05:18 | 06:27 | 12:32 | 15:41 | 18:34 | 19:39 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 05:18 | 06:33 | 12:26 | 15:46 | 18:17 | 19:27 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:04 | 06:13 | 12:17 | 15:28 | 18:19 | 19:24 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 04:49 | 06:05 | 12:22 | 15:49 | 18:37 | 19:49 |
Method: Muslim World League (MWL), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 11 h 44 min in winter to 12 h 32 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Qibla from Dar es Salaam
The Qibla bearing is 1.2° from true north (to the north), and the Kaaba is about 3,138 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 6.8° S twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Dar es Salaam is listed with the method that is commonly used in Tanzania. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dar es Salaam?
1.2° from true north, to the north. The distance to the Kaaba is about 3,138 km.
Which calculation method is used for Dar es Salaam?
This page uses Muslim World League (MWL), a common choice in Tanzania. You can change it in the app.