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Prayer times in Maevatanana
Muslims living in Maevatanana can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Maevatanana is a regional capital in Madagascar, in Betsiboka, with about 27,459 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.
Adhan times in Maevatanana today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Maevatanana
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Maevatanana change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Maevatanana on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:55 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 09 min, compared with only 11 h 07 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 7:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:45 AM and 12:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maevatanana and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Maevatanana lies 231 km north of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Maevatanana is called about 3 minutes later than in Antananarivo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Maevatanana.
Qibla direction in Maevatanana
In Maevatanana you face towards the north, at an angle of 349.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,335 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Maevatanana and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Maevatanana
Ramadan in Maevatanana: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:29 PM, roughly 14 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 30 min, shorter by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Maevatanana
Maevatanana lies at 16.9500° S, 46.8333° E, in Betsiboka, in Madagascar. Nearby places include Ambato Boeny (55 km), Sitampiky (84 km), and Tsaratanana (89 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Maevatanana
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Betsiboka, Madagascar
- Population
- 27,459
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Maevatanana
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Maevatanana comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:52 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:00 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Maevatanana, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Maevatanana
- Ambato Boeny55 km · north
- Sitampiky84 km · west
- Tsaratanana89 km · east
- Marovoay95 km · north
- Mampikony129 km · north-east
- Mahajanga148 km · north
- Ankazobe155 km · south
- Amparafaravola164 km · south-east
Prayer times in Maevatanana: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Maevatanana?
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.
When is Fajr in Maevatanana?
Fajr in Maevatanana changes with the seasons: about 3:55 AM on 21 December and about 5:04 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Maevatanana?
The Qibla in Maevatanana is 349.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,335 km away.
How long is the fast in Maevatanana 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 Maevatanana differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Maevatanana is 231 km from Antananarivo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Maevatanana comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Antananarivo.