Regional capital · Boeny
Prayer times in Mahajanga
Muslims living in Mahajanga can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mahajanga is a regional capital in Madagascar, in Boeny, with about 260,556 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Mahajanga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mahajanga prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mahajanga
Prayer times in Mahajanga vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:00 AM and Maghrib at 6:25 PM, for a day of 13 h 04 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:04 AM and Maghrib to 5:32 PM, and the day is just 11 h 12 min. The difference 1 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 |
Mahajanga is located 378 km north of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Mahajanga comes roughly 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 Mahajanga.
Qibla in Mahajanga and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Mahajanga is at 350.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,190 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 350.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Mahajanga
For those fasting in Mahajanga, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts 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 for a fast of 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Mahajanga on the map
The coordinates of Mahajanga are 15.7167° S and 46.3167° E. The closest places on our site are Marovoay (56 km), Ambato Boeny (94 km), and Sitampiky (108 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Boeny.
- Name
- Mahajanga
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Boeny, Madagascar
- Population
- 260,556
- 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
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mahajanga
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mahajanga is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 48 minutes around 21 June: 3:09 PM for the majority, 3:56 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mahajanga and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Mahajanga
- Marovoay56 km · south-east
- Ambato Boeny94 km · south-east
- Sitampiky108 km · south
- Soalala115 km · west
- Boriziny146 km · east
- Maevatanana148 km · south
- Mampikony148 km · east
- Tsaratanana186 km · south-east
Prayer times in Mahajanga: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Mahajanga?
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.
How long is the fast in Mahajanga during Ramadan?
About 13 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Mahajanga?
The Qibla in Mahajanga is 350.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,190 km away.
What time is Fajr in Mahajanga?
Fajr in Mahajanga depends on the season: 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 Mahajanga?
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.