Region · Madagascar
Prayer times in Bongolava
Prayer times in Bongolava (Madagascar): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Bongolava has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Bongolava
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bongolava
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bongolava
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bongolava on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:53 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 16 min, compared with only 11 h on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 7:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bongolava and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:28 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:53 AM | 5:16 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:50 PM |
Bongolava is located 158 km west of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Bongolava comes about 6 minutes later than in Antananarivo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bongolava.
Finding the Qibla from Bongolava
The Qibla in Bongolava is at 351.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,520 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 351.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bongolava
Ramadan in Bongolava: 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, 6:34 PM, roughly 14 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 33 min, shorter by 34 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Bongolava is located
Bongolava is one of the regions of Madagascar. Its main city, Tsiroanomandidy, is at 18.7697° S, 46.0465° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Bongolava
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Madagascar
- Coordinates
- -18.76969, 46.04653
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 351.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,520 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bongolava
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bongolava takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:06 PM for the majority, 3:52 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. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Bongolava and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Bongolava
- Prayer times in Tsiroanomandidy47,087
- Fenoarivo Be19,605
Nearby cities to Bongolava
- Itasy93 km · east
- Analamanga158 km · east
- Vakinankaratra160 km · south-east
- Betsiboka219 km · north
- Melaky227 km · west
- Amoron'i Mania232 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bongolava
When is Maghrib in Bongolava?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 June and 6:32 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Bongolava?
The Qibla in Bongolava is 351.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,520 km away.
How long is the fast in Bongolava during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 33 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bongolava differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Bongolava is 158 km from Antananarivo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Bongolava is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Antananarivo.
When is Fajr in Bongolava?
Fajr in Bongolava depends on the season: about 3:53 AM on 21 December and about 5:09 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.