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Prayer times in Sakaraha
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sakaraha, Atsimo-Andrefana, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Madagascar.
Today’s prayer times in Sakaraha
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sakaraha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sakaraha by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sakaraha on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:46 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 33 min, against only 10 h 44 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sakaraha and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:08 PM |
Compared with Antananarivo, Dhuhr in Sakaraha comes about 12 minutes later than in Antananarivo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes later than in the capital. Sakaraha is 542 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Sakaraha and distance to Makkah
From Sakaraha you face towards the north, at an angle of 353.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,955 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sakaraha 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.
Fasting hours in Sakaraha during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sakaraha: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:46 PM, about 14 h 20 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 38 min, shorter by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Sakaraha
Sakaraha is located at 22.9000° S, 44.5333° E, in Atsimo-Andrefana, in Madagascar. The nearest administrative centre is Toliara, 102 km away. Close by you will find Ankazoabo (69 km), Betioky (93 km), and Toliara (102 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sakaraha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
- Population
- 21,826
- Coordinates
- -22.90000, 44.53333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 353.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,955 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sakaraha
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sakaraha comes roughly 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:50 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Sakaraha
Prayer times in Sakaraha: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Sakaraha during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 38 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sakaraha differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Sakaraha is 542 km from Antananarivo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sakaraha comes about 12 minutes later than in Antananarivo.
What time is Fajr in Sakaraha?
Fajr in Sakaraha depends on the season: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 5:21 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sakaraha?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sakaraha?
The Qibla in Sakaraha is 353.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,955 km away.