Regional capital · Alaotra Mangoro
Prayer times in Ambatondrazaka
Muslims living in Ambatondrazaka can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ambatondrazaka is a regional capital in Madagascar, in Alaotra Mangoro, with about 50,463 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Ambatondrazaka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ambatondrazaka prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ambatondrazaka by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ambatondrazaka on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:46 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 12 min, compared with only 11 h 04 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:39 AM and 11:54 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ambatondrazaka and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:38 PM |
Ambatondrazaka lies 152 km north-east of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Ambatondrazaka comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ambatondrazaka.
Qibla direction in Ambatondrazaka
From Ambatondrazaka you pray towards the north, at an angle of 347.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,464 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ambatondrazaka 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.
Ramadan timetable for Ambatondrazaka
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ambatondrazaka is around 4:10 AM and iftar at 6:24 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:25 AM and iftar to 6:06 PM, for a fast of 13 h 31 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Ambatondrazaka
The coordinates of Ambatondrazaka are 17.8333° S and 48.4167° E. The nearest cities on our site are Didy (34 km), Amparafaravola (34 km), and Imerimandroso (48 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Alaotra Mangoro.
- Name
- Ambatondrazaka
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar
- Population
- 50,463
- Coordinates
- -17.83333, 48.41667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 347.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,464 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ambatondrazaka
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ambatondrazaka comes about 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:44 PM instead of 2:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:54 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ambatondrazaka and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ambatondrazaka
- Didy34 km · south
- Amparafaravola34 km · north-west
- Imerimandroso48 km · north
- Vohibinany85 km · north-east
- Anjozorobe86 km · south-west
- Vavatenina92 km · north-east
- Andilamena93 km · north
- Ambodimanga II101 km · north-east
Prayer times in Ambatondrazaka: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Ambatondrazaka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 6:20 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Ambatondrazaka?
Fajr in Ambatondrazaka changes with the seasons: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 4:59 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ambatondrazaka?
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 Ambatondrazaka during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Ambatondrazaka?
The Qibla in Ambatondrazaka is 347.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,464 km away.