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Prayer times in Ifatsy
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ifatsy, Fitovinany Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Madagascar.
Namaz times in Ifatsy today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ifatsy prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ifatsy change through the year
Prayer times in Ifatsy vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:35 AM and Maghrib at 6:32 PM, for a day of 13 h 31 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:08 AM and Maghrib to 5:14 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 46 min. The difference 2 h 45 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 | 4:38 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:28 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:35 AM | 5:02 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:53 PM |
Ifatsy lies 388 km south of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Ifatsy comes about 1 minute earlier 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 Ifatsy.
Qibla direction in Ifatsy
In Ifatsy you pray towards the north, at an angle of 349.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,948 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ifatsy and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Ifatsy
For those fasting in Ifatsy, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:04 AM on the first day, 14 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:10 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 37 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Ifatsy on the map
The coordinates of Ifatsy are 22.4000° S and 47.7500° E. The nearest cities on our site are Vohipeno (10 km), Manakara (39 km), and Amboanjo (46 km). Manakara, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Fitovinany Region.
- Name
- Ifatsy
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fitovinany Region, Madagascar
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- -22.40000, 47.75000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 349.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,948 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ifatsy
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ifatsy takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:57 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:53 PM for the majority, 3:38 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ifatsy (UTC+3), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Ifatsy: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Ifatsy?
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 Ifatsy during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ifatsy?
Fajr in Ifatsy changes with the seasons: about 3:35 AM on 21 December and about 5:08 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ifatsy differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Ifatsy is 388 km from Antananarivo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ifatsy is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Antananarivo.
What is the Qibla direction in Ifatsy?
The Qibla in Ifatsy is 349.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,948 km away.