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Prayer times in Betroka
Residents of and visitors to Betroka can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Betroka is a city in Madagascar, in Anosy, with about 18,350 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Betroka
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Betroka prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Betroka change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Betroka move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:39 AM on 21 December and 5:16 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 37 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:19 PM and 6:41 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 34 min around the december solstice and drops to 10 h 42 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 | 4:44 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:36 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:39 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:03 PM |
Compared with Antananarivo, Dhuhr in Betroka comes about 6 minutes later than in Antananarivo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Betroka is 507 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Betroka
The Qibla in Betroka is at 351.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,015 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 351.8°.
Fasting hours in Betroka during Ramadan
Ramadan in Betroka: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:09 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:40 PM, roughly 14 h 21 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 39 min, shorter by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Betroka is located
The coordinates of Betroka are 23.2667° S and 46.0833° E. The closest places on our site are Ihosy (96 km), Ivohibe (120 km), and Bekily (131 km). Ihosy, the nearest administrative centre, is 96 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Anosy.
- Name
- Betroka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Anosy, Madagascar
- Population
- 18,350
- Coordinates
- -23.26667, 46.08333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 351.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,015 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Betroka
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Betroka is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 44 minutes around 21 June: 2:58 PM for the majority, 3:43 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Betroka (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Betroka
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Betroka
What is the Qibla direction in Betroka?
The Qibla in Betroka is 351.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,015 km away.
Do prayer times in Betroka differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Betroka is 507 km from Antananarivo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Betroka comes about 6 minutes later than in Antananarivo.
How long is the fast in Betroka during Ramadan?
About 14 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 39 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Betroka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:19 PM on 21 June and 6:41 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Betroka?
Fajr in Betroka changes with the seasons: about 3:39 AM on 21 December and about 5:16 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.