Regional capital · Atsimo-Atsinanana
Prayer times in Farafangana
This page shows today’s prayer times in Farafangana, Atsimo-Atsinanana, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Madagascar.
Today’s prayer times in Farafangana
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Farafangana
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Farafangana by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Farafangana on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 32 min, against only 10 h 44 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Farafangana and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:28 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:12 PM | 6:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:00 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:54 PM |
Compared with Antananarivo, Dhuhr in Farafangana is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Antananarivo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Farafangana is 436 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.
Finding the Qibla from Farafangana
In Farafangana you face towards the north, at an angle of 349.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,996 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Farafangana 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.
Ramadan timetable for Farafangana
Ramadan in Farafangana: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, about 14 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 38 min, shorter by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Farafangana on the map
The coordinates of Farafangana are 22.8222° S and 47.8262° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ifatsy (48 km), Vohipeno (53 km), and Vondrozo (56 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Atsimo-Atsinanana.
- Name
- Farafangana
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar
- Population
- 36,724
- Coordinates
- -22.82223, 47.82615
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 349.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,996 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Farafangana
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Farafangana comes roughly 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:37 PM instead of 2:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:56 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Farafangana, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Farafangana
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Farafangana
When is Maghrib in Farafangana?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:12 PM on 21 June and 6:33 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Farafangana?
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 Farafangana?
The Qibla in Farafangana is 349.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,996 km away.
How long is the fast in Farafangana during Ramadan?
About 14 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 38 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Farafangana differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Farafangana is 436 km from Antananarivo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Farafangana is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Antananarivo.