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Prayer times in Matala
Muslims living in Matala can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Matala is a city in Angola, in Huíla Province, with about 78,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically 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 Matala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Matala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Matala
Prayer times in Matala change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:08 AM and Maghrib at 6:28 PM, giving a day of 13 h. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:07 AM and Maghrib to 5:39 PM, and the day is just 11 h 15 min. The difference 1 h 45 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 | 4:53 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:43 PM |
Matala lies 684 km south of Luanda, so Dhuhr in Matala comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Luanda. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Matala.
Qibla in Matala and distance to Makkah
In Matala you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 34.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,846 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Matala and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Matala
Fasting in Matala, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 4:29 AM on the first day, 13 h 54 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 28 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Angola.
Matala on the map
Matala is located at 14.7327° S, 15.0348° E, in Huíla Province, in Angola. The nearest administrative centre is Lubango, 167 km away. Close by you will find Quipungo (55 km), Calonamba (107 km), and Caconda (111 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Matala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Huíla Province, Angola
- Population
- 78,000
- Coordinates
- -14.73272, 15.03479
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 34.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,846 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Matala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Matala takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 48 minutes around 21 June: 3:15 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Matala and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Matala
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matala
Do prayer times in Matala differ from Luanda?
Yes. Matala is 684 km from Luanda, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Matala comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Luanda.
What is the Qibla direction in Matala?
The Qibla in Matala is 34.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,846 km away.
What time is Fajr in Matala?
Fajr in Matala depends on the season: about 4:08 AM on 21 December and about 5:07 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Matala during Ramadan?
About 13 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Matala?
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.