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Prayer times in Kopoky
Muslims living in Kopoky can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kopoky is a city in Madagascar, in Androy, with about 15,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kopoky today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kopoky
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kopoky change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kopoky on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 43 min, against only 10 h 34 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 8:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kopoky and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:12 PM |
Kopoky lies 739 km south of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Kopoky is called roughly 9 minutes later 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 is not accurate in Kopoky.
Qibla in Kopoky and distance to Makkah
From Kopoky you pray towards the north, at an angle of 353.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,217 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kopoky and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Kopoky
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kopoky is at about 4:08 AM and iftar at 6:46 PM, for a fast of 14 h 28 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:30 AM and iftar to 6:22 PM, for a fast of 13 h 41 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Kopoky
Kopoky lies at 25.2000° S, 45.2000° E, in Androy, in Madagascar. The nearest administrative centre is Ampanihy, 73 km away. Close by you will find Beloha (16 km), Tsiombe (31 km), and Jafaro (45 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kopoky
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Androy, Madagascar
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- -25.20000, 45.20000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 353.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,217 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kopoky
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kopoky comes roughly 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:42 PM instead of 2:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:07 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kopoky (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Kopoky
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kopoky
Which calculation method is used for Kopoky?
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 Kopoky during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 41 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kopoky?
The Qibla in Kopoky is 353.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,217 km away.
What time is Fajr in Kopoky?
Fajr in Kopoky depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 December and about 5:22 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kopoky differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Kopoky is 739 km from Antananarivo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kopoky is called about 9 minutes later than in Antananarivo.