Region · Madagascar
Prayer times in Boeny
This page gives today’s prayer times in Boeny, a region of Madagascar, together with links to the 5 cities of Boeny that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Mahajanga; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Boeny today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Boeny prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Boeny change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Boeny move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:00 AM on 21 December and 5:04 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 04 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:32 PM and 6:25 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 04 min in the december solstice and drops to 11 h 12 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 | 4:47 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:00 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:40 PM |
Boeny is located 378 km north of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Boeny comes about 5 minutes later than in Antananarivo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Boeny.
Qibla in Boeny and distance to Makkah
In Boeny you face towards the north, at an angle of 350.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,190 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Boeny 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 Boeny during Ramadan
For those fasting in Boeny, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:30 PM and imsak at 4:22 AM on the first day, 13 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:14 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Boeny on the map
Boeny is one of the regions of Madagascar. Its main city, Mahajanga, lies at 15.7167° S, 46.3167° E. The region has 5 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Boeny
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Madagascar
- Coordinates
- -15.71667, 46.31667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 350.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,190 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Boeny
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Boeny is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 48 minutes around 21 June: 3:09 PM for the majority, 3:56 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Boeny and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Boeny
- Prayer times in Mahajanga260,556
- Marovoay41,611
- Salah times Ambato Boeny35,432
- Sitampiky21,000
- Prayer times in Soalala15,174
Prayer times near Boeny
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Boeny
When is Fajr in Boeny?
Fajr in Boeny changes with the seasons: about 4:00 AM on 21 December and about 5:04 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Boeny?
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 Boeny?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 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 Boeny?
The Qibla in Boeny is 350.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,190 km away.
How long is the fast in Boeny during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.