Region · Madagascar
Prayer times in Betsiboka
Salah times in Betsiboka (Madagascar): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Betsiboka has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Betsiboka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Betsiboka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Betsiboka change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Betsiboka move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:55 AM on 21 December and 5:04 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 09 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:28 PM and 6:25 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 09 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 07 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:16 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:42 PM |
Compared with Antananarivo, Dhuhr in Betsiboka comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Antananarivo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes later than in the capital. Betsiboka is 231 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Betsiboka and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Betsiboka is at 349.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,335 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 349.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Betsiboka
For those fasting in Betsiboka, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:29 PM and imsak at 4:18 AM on the first day, 14 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:12 PM for a fast of 13 h 30 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Where Betsiboka is located
Betsiboka is one of the regions of Madagascar. Its main city, Maevatanana, lies at 16.9500° S, 46.8333° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Betsiboka
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Madagascar
- Coordinates
- -16.95000, 46.83333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 349.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,335 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Betsiboka
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Betsiboka comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:52 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:00 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Betsiboka, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Betsiboka
- Prayer times in Maevatanana27,459
- Tsaratanana26,446
Prayer times near Betsiboka
- Boeny148 km · north
- Alaotra Mangoro195 km · south-east
- Bongolava219 km · south
- Itasy223 km · south
- Analamanga231 km · south
- Sofia261 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Betsiboka
When is Maghrib in Betsiboka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 June and 6:25 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Betsiboka?
The Qibla in Betsiboka is 349.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,335 km away.
How long is the fast in Betsiboka during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Betsiboka differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Betsiboka is 231 km from Antananarivo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Betsiboka comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Antananarivo.
Which calculation method is used for Betsiboka?
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.