Regional capital · Anosy
Prayer times in Tôlanaro
Residents of and visitors to Tôlanaro can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Tôlanaro is a regional capital in Madagascar, in Anosy, with about 71,258 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Tôlanaro today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Tôlanaro
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Tôlanaro
Prayer times in Tôlanaro vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:30 AM and Maghrib at 6:41 PM, giving a day of 13 h 42 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:15 AM and Maghrib to 5:11 PM, and the day is just 10 h 35 min. That is a difference of 3 h 07 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:36 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:30 AM | 4:59 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:12 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:05 PM |
Compared with Antananarivo, Dhuhr in Tôlanaro comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Antananarivo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 10 minutes earlier than in the capital. Tôlanaro is 683 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Tôlanaro
The Qibla in Tôlanaro is at 350.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,223 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 350.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Tôlanaro
Ramadan in Tôlanaro: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, roughly 14 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 41 min, shorter by 46 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Tôlanaro on the map
Tôlanaro lies at 25.0325° S, 46.9833° E, in Anosy, in Madagascar. Close by you will find Amboasary (60 km), Ambovombe (92 km), and Jafaro (148 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tôlanaro
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Anosy, Madagascar
- Population
- 71,258
- Coordinates
- -25.03249, 46.98329
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 350.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,223 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tôlanaro
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tôlanaro is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 44 minutes around 21 June: 2:52 PM for the majority, 3:35 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Tôlanaro and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tôlanaro
What is the Qibla direction in Tôlanaro?
The Qibla in Tôlanaro is 350.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,223 km away.
When is Maghrib in Tôlanaro?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:11 PM on 21 June and 6:41 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Tôlanaro?
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 Tôlanaro during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 41 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Tôlanaro differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Tôlanaro is 683 km from Antananarivo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Tôlanaro is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Antananarivo.