Region · Madagascar
Prayer times in Vakinankaratra
Salah times in Vakinankaratra (Madagascar): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Vakinankaratra has 7 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Vakinankaratra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vakinankaratra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Vakinankaratra by season
Prayer times in Vakinankaratra change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:30 PM, giving a day of 13 h 20 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:07 AM and Maghrib to 5:22 PM, and the day is just 10 h 56 min. That is a difference of 2 h 24 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:26 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:10 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:49 PM |
Vakinankaratra is located 118 km south-west of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Vakinankaratra is called 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 is not accurate in Vakinankaratra.
Finding the Qibla from Vakinankaratra
Qibla direction for Vakinankaratra: 349.9° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,657 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Vakinankaratra remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vakinankaratra
Fasting in Vakinankaratra, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:12 AM on the first day, 14 h 10 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:12 PM for a fast of 13 h 34 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Vakinankaratra on the map
Vakinankaratra is one of the regions of Madagascar. Its main city, Antsirabe, lies at 19.8659° S, 47.0333° E. The region has 7 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Vakinankaratra
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Madagascar
- Coordinates
- -19.86586, 47.03333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 349.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,657 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vakinankaratra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vakinankaratra is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:59 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:00 PM for the majority, 3:46 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Vakinankaratra and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Vakinankaratra
- Prayer times in Antsirabe260,907
- Antanifotsy70,626
- Salah times Faratsiho37,563
- Betafo36,364
- Prayer times in Ambatolampy34,198
- Miandrarivo27,000
- Salah times Soanindrariny21,000
Prayer times near Vakinankaratra
- Amoron'i Mania77 km · south
- Itasy102 km · north
- Analamanga118 km · north-east
- Bongolava160 km · north-west
- Vatovavy Region176 km · south-east
- Upper Matsiatra177 km · south
Prayer times in Vakinankaratra: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Vakinankaratra?
The Qibla in Vakinankaratra is 349.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,657 km away.
How long is the fast in Vakinankaratra during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 34 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Vakinankaratra differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Vakinankaratra is 118 km from Antananarivo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Vakinankaratra is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Antananarivo.
When is Maghrib in Vakinankaratra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 June and 6:30 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Vakinankaratra?
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.