City · Upper Matsiatra
Prayer times in Ambalavao
This page shows today’s salah times in Ambalavao, Upper Matsiatra, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Madagascar.
Namaz times in Ambalavao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ambalavao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ambalavao change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ambalavao on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 28 min, compared with only 10 h 48 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:45 AM and 12:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ambalavao and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:55 PM |
Ambalavao is located 331 km south of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Ambalavao comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Antananarivo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ambalavao.
Qibla in Ambalavao and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Ambalavao: 350.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,871 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ambalavao is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Ambalavao during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ambalavao, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:09 AM on the first day, 14 h 16 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:14 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.
Where Ambalavao is located
The coordinates of Ambalavao are 21.8333° S and 46.9333° E. The closest places on our site are Fianarantsoa (45 km), Ikongo (52 km), and Ivohibe (72 km). Fianarantsoa, the nearest administrative centre, is 45 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Upper Matsiatra.
- Name
- Ambalavao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar
- Population
- 45,784
- Coordinates
- -21.83333, 46.93333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 350.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,871 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ambalavao
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ambalavao takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:57 PM for the majority, 3:42 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Ambalavao, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Ambalavao
- Fianarantsoa45 km · north
- Ikongo52 km · east
- Ivohibe72 km · south
- Ikalamavony84 km · north-west
- Ifanadiana94 km · north-east
- Amboanjo96 km · east
- Ihosy105 km · south-west
- Ifatsy105 km · south-east
Prayer times in Ambalavao: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Ambalavao?
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 Ambalavao during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 16 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 Ambalavao?
Fajr in Ambalavao depends on the season: about 3:40 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ambalavao differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Ambalavao is 331 km from Antananarivo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ambalavao comes about 2 minutes later than in Antananarivo.
When is Maghrib in Ambalavao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 June and 6:34 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.