Region · Comoros
Prayer times in Anjouan
This page gives today’s prayer times in Anjouan, a region of Comoros, together with links to the 1 cities of Anjouan that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Anjouan; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Anjouan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Anjouan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Anjouan
It helps to know how prayer times in Anjouan move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:16 AM on 21 December and 5:06 AM on 21 June, a difference of 50 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:46 PM and 6:26 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 51 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 24 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:40 PM |
Compared with Moroni, Dhuhr in Anjouan comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Moroni, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes earlier than in the capital. Anjouan is 140 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Anjouan
The Qibla in Anjouan is at 352.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,778 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 352.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Anjouan
Fasting in Anjouan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:33 PM and imsak at 4:36 AM on the first day, 13 h 48 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:20 PM for a fast of 13 h 25 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Comoros.
About Anjouan
Anjouan is one of the regions of Comoros. Its main city, Anjouan, lies at 12.2500° S, 44.4167° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Anjouan
- Local name
- Ndzuwani
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Comoros
- Coordinates
- -12.25000, 44.41667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 352.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,778 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Anjouan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Anjouan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 49 minutes around 21 June: 3:20 PM for the majority, 4:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Anjouan, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Anjouan
Nearby cities to Anjouan
- Mohéli75 km · west
- Grande Comore139 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Anjouan
Which calculation method is used for Anjouan?
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.
How long is the fast in Anjouan during Ramadan?
About 13 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 25 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Anjouan?
Fajr in Anjouan depends on the season: about 4:16 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Anjouan differ from Moroni?
Yes. Anjouan is 140 km from Moroni, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Anjouan comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Moroni.
What is the Qibla direction in Anjouan?
The Qibla in Anjouan is 352.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,778 km away.