Regional capital · Sofia
Prayer times in Antsohihy
Residents of and visitors to Antsohihy can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Antsohihy is a regional capital in Madagascar, in Sofia, with about 40,512 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.
Today’s prayer times in Antsohihy
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Antsohihy
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Antsohihy by season
Prayer times in Antsohihy change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:55 AM and Maghrib at 6:16 PM, giving a day of 13 h 01 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:56 AM and Maghrib to 5:27 PM, and the day is just 11 h 15 min. The difference 1 h 46 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 | 4:41 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 |
Antsohihy lies 451 km north of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Antsohihy comes roughly 2 minutes earlier 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 Antsohihy.
Qibla in Antsohihy and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Antsohihy is at 347.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,134 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 347.4°.
Fasting hours in Antsohihy during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Antsohihy is around 4:17 AM and iftar at 6:22 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 55 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:29 AM and iftar to 6:07 PM, for a fast of 13 h 28 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Antsohihy is located
The coordinates of Antsohihy are 14.8796° S and 47.9875° E. The nearest cities on our site are Befandriana (73 km), Maromandia (74 km), and Boriziny (82 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Sofia.
- Name
- Antsohihy
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sofia, Madagascar
- Population
- 40,512
- 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 Antsohihy
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Antsohihy 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Antsohihy and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Antsohihy
- Befandriana73 km · south-east
- Maromandia74 km · north
- Boriziny82 km · south-west
- Bealanana90 km · north-east
- Mampikony140 km · south
- Ambanja144 km · north
- Andoany168 km · north
- Ambarakaraka180 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Antsohihy
How long is the fast in Antsohihy during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Antsohihy?
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.
When is Fajr in Antsohihy?
Fajr in Antsohihy changes with the seasons: about 3:55 AM on 21 December and about 4:56 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Antsohihy?
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 Antsohihy differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Antsohihy is 451 km from Antananarivo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Antsohihy comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo.