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Prayer times in Ambodifotatra
Residents of and visitors to Ambodifotatra can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ambodifotatra is a city in Madagascar, in Analanjirofo, with about 28,406 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun 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 Ambodifotatra
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ambodifotatra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ambodifotatra change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ambodifotatra on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:42 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 09 min, compared with only 11 h 07 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 7:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:33 AM and 11:48 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ambodifotatra and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:09 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:42 AM | 5:04 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:03 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:30 PM |
Compared with Antananarivo, Dhuhr in Ambodifotatra comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ambodifotatra is 326 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ambodifotatra
Qibla from Ambodifotatra: 345.3° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,408 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ambodifotatra is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Ambodifotatra during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ambodifotatra is around 4:06 AM and iftar at 6:17 PM, for a fast of 14 h 01 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:20 AM and iftar to 6:00 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 30 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Ambodifotatra on the map
The coordinates of Ambodifotatra are 16.9833° S and 49.8500° E. The nearest cities on our site are Soanierana Ivongo (29 km), Fenoarivo Atsinanana (64 km), and Ambodimanga II (79 km). Fenoarivo Atsinanana, the nearest administrative centre, is 64 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Analanjirofo.
- Name
- Ambodifotatra
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Analanjirofo, Madagascar
- Population
- 28,406
- Coordinates
- -16.98333, 49.85000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 345.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,408 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ambodifotatra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ambodifotatra takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:48 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 47 minutes around 21 June: 2:53 PM for the majority, 3:40 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ambodifotatra (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Ambodifotatra
- Soanierana Ivongo29 km · west
- Fenoarivo Atsinanana64 km · south-west
- Ambodimanga II79 km · south-west
- Vavatenina87 km · south-west
- Mananara91 km · north
- Vohibinany96 km · south-west
- Andilamena136 km · west
- Toamasina138 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ambodifotatra
What time is Fajr in Ambodifotatra?
Fajr in Ambodifotatra changes with the seasons: about 3:42 AM on 21 December and about 4:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Ambodifotatra during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ambodifotatra differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Ambodifotatra is 326 km from Antananarivo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Ambodifotatra comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo.
When is Maghrib in Ambodifotatra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 June and 6:13 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ambodifotatra?
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.