Region · Madagascar
Prayer times in Sofia
This page gives today’s prayer times in Sofia, a region of Madagascar, together with links to the 6 cities of Sofia that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Antsohihy; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Sofia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sofia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sofia by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sofia on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:55 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, against only 11 h 15 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 7:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sofia and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:12 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:16 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:32 PM |
Sofia lies 451 km north of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Sofia comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sofia.
Qibla in Sofia and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Sofia is at 347.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,134 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 shows 347.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Sofia
Fasting in Sofia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 4:17 AM on the first day, 13 h 55 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 28 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Where Sofia is located
Sofia is one of the regions of Madagascar. Its main city, Antsohihy, is at 14.8796° S, 47.9875° E. The region has 6 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Sofia
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Madagascar
- Coordinates
- -14.87959, 47.98751
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 347.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,134 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sofia
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sofia comes about 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:51 PM instead of 3:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:56 AM around the march equinox, with small changes 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 keep your prayers on time in Sofia and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Sofia
- Prayer times in Antsohihy40,512
- Maromandia33,596
- Salah times Bealanana32,764
- Mampikony30,282
- Prayer times in Boriziny23,906
- Befandriana18,596
Prayer times near Sofia
- Boeny202 km · south-west
- Sava244 km · east
- Betsiboka261 km · south-west
- Analanjirofo317 km · south-east
- Diana318 km · north-east
- Alaotra Mangoro332 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sofia
Which calculation method is used for Sofia?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sofia?
The Qibla in Sofia is 347.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,134 km away.
Do prayer times in Sofia differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Sofia is 451 km from Antananarivo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sofia is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo.
When is Maghrib in Sofia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 June and 6:16 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sofia during Ramadan?
About 13 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.