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Prayer times in Tsaratanana
Residents of and visitors to Tsaratanana can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Tsaratanana is a city in Madagascar, in Betsiboka, with about 26,446 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Tsaratanana
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Tsaratanana
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Tsaratanana
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tsaratanana on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:52 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 08 min, compared with only 11 h 08 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:42 AM and 11:57 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tsaratanana and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:17 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:52 AM | 5:13 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:38 PM |
Compared with Antananarivo, Dhuhr in Tsaratanana practically coincides with Antananarivo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes later than in the capital. Tsaratanana is 236 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Tsaratanana
In Tsaratanana you face towards the north, at an angle of 348.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,335 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tsaratanana 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.
Fasting hours in Tsaratanana during Ramadan
Ramadan in Tsaratanana: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:15 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:26 PM, roughly 14 h 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Tsaratanana is located
Tsaratanana is located at 16.7971° S, 47.6517° E, in Betsiboka, in Madagascar. The nearest administrative centre is Maevatanana, 89 km away. Nearby places include Mampikony (78 km), Maevatanana (89 km), and Andilamena (101 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tsaratanana
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Betsiboka, Madagascar
- Population
- 26,446
- Coordinates
- -16.79706, 47.65165
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 348.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,335 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tsaratanana
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tsaratanana comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:49 PM instead of 3:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:57 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Tsaratanana, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Tsaratanana
- Mampikony78 km · north
- Maevatanana89 km · west
- Andilamena101 km · east
- Ambato Boeny106 km · west
- Amparafaravola107 km · south-east
- Imerimandroso122 km · south-east
- Marovoay132 km · north-west
- Boriziny139 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tsaratanana
How long is the fast in Tsaratanana during Ramadan?
About 14 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Tsaratanana differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Tsaratanana is 236 km from Antananarivo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Tsaratanana comes at almost exactly the same time as Antananarivo.
Which calculation method is used for Tsaratanana?
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 Maghrib in Tsaratanana?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 June and 6:21 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Tsaratanana?
The Qibla in Tsaratanana is 348.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,335 km away.