Prayer times in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Today, Thursday 29 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-awwal 1448 AH). Muslim World League method, standard Asr, times in Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Prayer times
Muslim World League · Asr Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Fajr04:46Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise05:57End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr12:06Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr15:21Afternoon prayer (shadow = object length)
- Maghrib18:16Sunset prayer
- Isha19:23Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Zanzibar for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 04:46 | 05:57 | 12:06 | 15:21 | 18:16 | 19:23 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 04:45 | 05:57 | 12:06 | 15:22 | 18:16 | 19:23 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 04:45 | 05:57 | 12:06 | 15:22 | 18:16 | 19:24 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 04:45 | 05:56 | 12:06 | 15:23 | 18:16 | 19:24 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 04:44 | 05:56 | 12:06 | 15:23 | 18:16 | 19:24 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 04:44 | 05:56 | 12:06 | 15:23 | 18:16 | 19:24 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 04:44 | 05:56 | 12:06 | 15:24 | 18:17 | 19:25 |
Which method is used for Zanzibar
These times use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°) and the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in Tanzania follow. Your mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes if it follows another convention. To compare, open the live prayer-times finder and switch the method or the Asr school.
Qibla direction from Zanzibar: 1.3° north (N), 3,068 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in Tanzania
- Dar es Salaam Fajr 04:45 · Maghrib 18:16
- Mwanza Fajr 05:15 · Maghrib 18:37
- Dodoma Fajr 04:59 · Maghrib 18:30
- Arusha Fajr 04:59 · Maghrib 18:23
- Mbeya Fajr 05:05 · Maghrib 18:42
- Morogoro Fajr 04:51 · Maghrib 18:23
- Kahama Fajr 05:15 · Maghrib 18:40
- Tanga Fajr 04:47 · Maghrib 18:15
- Geita Fajr 05:17 · Maghrib 18:40
- Tabora Fajr 05:12 · Maghrib 18:40
- Sumbawanga Fajr 05:14 · Maghrib 18:48
- Songea Fajr 04:54 · Maghrib 18:35
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Zanzibar: sun times for Zanzibar.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Zanzibar today?
Fajr in Zanzibar today is at 04:46 local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). Sunrise is at 05:57, which ends the Fajr window. Muslim World League method.
What time is Maghrib in Zanzibar today?
Maghrib in Zanzibar today is at 18:16, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 19:23.
Which calculation method do these prayer times use?
Muslim World League, with the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in Tanzania follow: Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°. Other methods differ by a few minutes at Fajr and Isha; the live prayer-times finder lets you switch method and Asr school.
What is the Qibla direction from Zanzibar?
From Zanzibar the Qibla is 1.3° from true north (north), 3,068 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.