Regional capital · Menabe
Prayer times in Morondava
Muslims living in Morondava can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Morondava is a regional capital in Madagascar, in Menabe, with about 56,671 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Morondava today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Morondava prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Morondava change through the year
Prayer times in Morondava change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:55 AM and Maghrib at 6:42 PM, for a day of 13 h 22 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:19 AM and Maghrib to 5:32 PM, and the day is just 10 h 54 min. That is a difference of 2 h 28 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 | 4:53 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:20 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:01 PM |
Morondava is located 370 km south-west of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Morondava is called about 13 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 is not accurate in Morondava.
Qibla in Morondava and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Morondava is at 353.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,664 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 353.7°.
Fasting hours in Morondava during Ramadan
For those fasting in Morondava, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:43 PM and imsak at 4:22 AM on the first day, 14 h 11 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:23 PM for a fast of 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Where Morondava is located
The coordinates of Morondava are 20.2887° S and 44.3178° E. The closest places on our site are Belon'i Tsiribihina (70 km), Miandrivazo (146 km), and Beroroha (177 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Menabe.
- Name
- Morondava
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Menabe, Madagascar
- Population
- 56,671
- Coordinates
- -20.28869, 44.31782
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 353.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,664 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Morondava
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Morondava comes roughly 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:56 PM instead of 3:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:10 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Morondava and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Morondava
- Belon'i Tsiribihina70 km · north
- Miandrivazo146 km · north-east
- Beroroha177 km · south-east
- Antsalova183 km · north
- Morombe190 km · south-west
- Ankazoabo223 km · south
- Tsiroanomandidy248 km · north-east
- Maintirano249 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Morondava
How long is the fast in Morondava during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 35 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Morondava?
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.
Do prayer times in Morondava differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Morondava is 370 km from Antananarivo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Morondava is called about 13 minutes later than in Antananarivo.
When is Maghrib in Morondava?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 June and 6:42 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Morondava?
Fajr in Morondava changes with the seasons: about 3:55 AM on 21 December and about 5:19 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.