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Prayer times in Sitampiky
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sitampiky, Boeny, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Madagascar.
Today’s prayer times in Sitampiky
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sitampiky
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sitampiky
Prayer times in Sitampiky vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:58 AM and Maghrib at 6:27 PM, giving a day of 13 h 08 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:31 PM, and the day is just 11 h 08 min. That is a difference of 1 h 59 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:20 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:44 PM |
Sitampiky lies 292 km north-west of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Sitampiky is called about 6 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 is not accurate in Sitampiky.
Qibla in Sitampiky and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Sitampiky is at 350.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,290 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 350.6°.
Fasting hours in Sitampiky during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sitampiky, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:22 AM on the first day, 14 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:15 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 30 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Where Sitampiky is located
Sitampiky lies at 16.6667° S, 46.1000° E, in Boeny, in Madagascar. The nearest administrative centre is Maevatanana, 84 km away. Close by you will find Ambato Boeny (69 km), Maevatanana (84 km), and Marovoay (85 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sitampiky
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Boeny, Madagascar
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- -16.66667, 46.10000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 350.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,290 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sitampiky
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sitampiky is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:08 PM for the majority, 3:55 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sitampiky and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Sitampiky
- Ambato Boeny69 km · east
- Maevatanana84 km · east
- Marovoay85 km · north-east
- Soalala105 km · north-west
- Mahajanga108 km · north
- Tsaratanana166 km · east
- Mampikony177 km · east
- Fenoarivo Be203 km · south
Prayer times in Sitampiky: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Sitampiky?
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.
How long is the fast in Sitampiky during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Sitampiky?
Fajr in Sitampiky depends on the season: about 3:58 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Sitampiky?
The Qibla in Sitampiky is 350.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,290 km away.
When is Maghrib in Sitampiky?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 June and 6:27 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.