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Prayer times in Zanzibar, Tanzania today
Check prayer times and today’s prayer schedule in Zanzibar: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, the next adhan, qibla direction, and the city’s daily reference timings.
The next prayer in Zanzibar today is Fajr at 05:15, and today's Fajr prayer time in Zanzibar is 05:15 in the local city time zone.
Check prayer times in Zanzibar, Tanzania today with adhan times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, qibla direction, and a quick weekly prayer schedule.
Time zoneGMT+3
Calculation methodMuslim World League
Gregorian date todayMonday, April 13, 2026
Hijri date today25 Shawwāl 1447 AH
City coordinates-6.1639, 39.1979
Page updatedApril 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
7-day overview
7-day overview
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | 05:15 | 06:24 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:23 | 19:29 |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 05:14 | 06:24 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:23 | 19:29 |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 05:14 | 06:24 | 12:23 | 15:43 | 18:22 | 19:28 |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 05:14 | 06:24 | 12:23 | 15:43 | 18:22 | 19:28 |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | 05:14 | 06:24 | 12:23 | 15:43 | 18:22 | 19:28 |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 05:14 | 06:24 | 12:23 | 15:43 | 18:21 | 19:27 |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 05:14 | 06:24 | 12:22 | 15:43 | 18:21 | 19:27 |
Visitor guide
Prayer times and adhan schedule in Zanzibar, Tanzania
This page helps visitors looking for prayer times in Zanzibar, Tanzania today or the next adhan time. The next prayer right now is Fajr at 05:15 in the city’s local time zone.
You can review today’s full schedule from Fajr to Isha, plus sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview to plan prayer times in Zanzibar more easily.
Zanzibar is a city in Tanzania, and this page uses the local time zone GMT+3 together with the Muslim World League calculation method to show daily prayer times.
Friday prayer and khutbah
The next Friday prayer in Zanzibar for Friday, April 17, 2026 uses a Friday adhan at 12:23, a khutbah start at 12:33, and a Jumua prayer start around 13:03.
If you are specifically searching for Juma time, Jumua iqama, or Friday khutbah in Zanzibar, this section gives a quick reference while keeping the daily Dhuhr row separate.
Quick highlights
Next prayer: Fajr at 05:15.
Today’s Fajr time: 05:15.
Today’s Maghrib adhan: 18:23.
A 7-day timetable helps you track upcoming prayer times more easily.
How timings are calculated
How prayer times are calculated in Zanzibar and why they change
Prayer times in Zanzibar, Tanzania follow the local time zone GMT+3 and the calculation method Muslim World League. This is why timings shift day by day as the sun’s position changes through the year.
This page uses the city-wide reference for Zanzibar, based on the Muslim World League calculation method, the local time zone GMT+3, and the city coordinates -6.1639, 39.1979.
Daily changes in Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha are normal because each prayer is tied to sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and twilight angles. That is why choosing the right city and checking the latest timetable matters in Zanzibar.
Adhan time in Zanzibar is calculated from the sun's position and the sunrise and sunset angles, which is why timings shift slightly across the seasons.
Quick highlights
Displayed calculation method: Muslim World League.
Local city time zone: GMT+3.
Displayed city coordinates: -6.1639, 39.1979.
Visible page update time: April 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zanzibar
Quick answers for common visitor questions.
What are the prayer times in Zanzibar, Tanzania today?
This page shows Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times in Zanzibar, Tanzania for Monday, April 13, 2026 (25 Shawwāl 1447 AH), together with sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview.
What is the next prayer time and adhan time in Zanzibar?
The next prayer right now is Fajr at 05:15 based on the city’s local time zone, and the top panel also shows a live countdown until the next adhan.
What is the qibla direction in Zanzibar?
The qibla direction from Zanzibar toward Makkah is approximately north at 1° from north, and you can combine that with your phone compass for finer alignment.
Mosques
Known mosques in Zanzibar
This starter list highlights some known mosques in Zanzibar, Tanzania. It adds useful local context for visitors looking for prayer times, qibla direction, and mosque names on one page.
6 known mosque names are listed for this city.
District: Zanzibar Urban
This page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Mosque msikiti_wa_simba, serving worshippers around Zanzibar Urban in Zanzibar.
Location: Zanzibar Urban
District: Zanzibar Urban
The biba masjid page provides prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information in Zanzibar Urban within the mosque directory for Zanzibar.
Location: Zanzibar Urban
District: Mbuyuni
This page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Mosque Bassalama, serving worshippers around Mbuyuni in Zanzibar.
Location: Bassalama, Mlandege Road, 71102 Mchangani, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
District: Ng'ambo
The Masjid Maiti page provides prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information in Ng'ambo within the mosque directory for Zanzibar.
Location: Masjid Maiti, Karume Road, 71102 Vikokotoni, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
District: Stone Town
The Masjid Ba-Alawi page presents prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information within the mosque pages linked to Zanzibar in Stone Town.
Location: Masjid Ba-Alawi, Creek Road, 71102 Vikokotoni, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
District: Malindi
The Masjid Baruan page gathers daily prayer times and Friday prayer details for the Malindi area for visitors following the mosque pages in Zanzibar.
Location: Masjid Baruan, Malawi Road, 71102 Malindi, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
Nearby mosques
Mosques near Zanzibar
If the local mosque list in Zanzibar is still small, these are known mosques in nearby cities. Each mosque keeps its original city page and appears here only as a nearby option.
6 nearby mosques are shown from neighboring cities.
City: Dodoma
This page brings together prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Masjid Rahma Iyumbu in Dodoma, with a concise daily reference that is easy to check regularly.
Location: Udom Street, Dodoma
City: Dodoma
This page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Mosque Msikiti wa Warangi within the mosque directory for Dodoma.
Location: Eighth Street, Dodoma
City: Dodoma
This page brings together prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Gaddafi Mosque in Dodoma, offering a practical daily guide for worshippers near the mosque.
City: Dodoma
This page brings together prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Ismaili Mosque in Dodoma, giving worshippers a steady daily reference for the mosque.
City: Dodoma
This page brings together prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Markazi Masjid in Dodoma, with a concise daily reference that is easy to check regularly.
City: Dodoma
This page brings together prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Mipango Masjid in Dodoma, keeping the mosque's daily timing details in one practical place.