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Prayer times in Vatovavy Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Vatovavy Region, a region of Madagascar, together with links to the 4 cities of Vatovavy Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Nosy Varika; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Vatovavy Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vatovavy Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vatovavy Region change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vatovavy Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:38 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 23 min, compared with only 10 h 53 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 7:45 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:38 AM and 11:53 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vatovavy Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:38 AM | 5:02 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:45 PM |
Vatovavy Region lies 213 km south-east of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Vatovavy Region comes about 4 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 Vatovavy Region.
Qibla in Vatovavy Region and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Vatovavy Region is at 348.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,766 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 348.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Vatovavy Region
For those fasting in Vatovavy Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:27 PM and imsak at 4:05 AM on the first day, 14 h 12 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
About Vatovavy Region
Vatovavy Region is one of the regions of Madagascar. Its main city, Nosy Varika, lies at 20.5833° S, 48.5333° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Vatovavy Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Madagascar
- Coordinates
- -20.58333, 48.53333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 348.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,766 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vatovavy Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Vatovavy Region comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:38 PM instead of 2:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:53 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Vatovavy Region, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times in the cities of Vatovavy Region
- Prayer times in Nosy Varika37,152
- Sahavato28,000
- Salah times Mananjary26,712
- Ifanadiana16,607
Prayer times near Vatovavy Region
- Amoron'i Mania134 km · west
- Vakinankaratra176 km · north-west
- Upper Matsiatra179 km · south-west
- Fitovinany Region182 km · south
- Analamanga213 km · north-west
- Itasy248 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vatovavy Region
What is the Qibla direction in Vatovavy Region?
The Qibla in Vatovavy Region is 348.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,766 km away.
How long is the fast in Vatovavy Region during Ramadan?
About 14 h 12 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 Vatovavy Region?
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 time is Fajr in Vatovavy Region?
Fajr in Vatovavy Region changes with the seasons: about 3:38 AM on 21 December and about 5:02 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Vatovavy Region differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Vatovavy Region is 213 km from Antananarivo, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Vatovavy Region is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo.