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Prayer times in Mananjary
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mananjary, Vatovavy Region, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Madagascar.
Today’s prayer times in Mananjary
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mananjary
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mananjary change through the year
Prayer times in Mananjary vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:36 AM and Maghrib at 6:27 PM, giving a day of 13 h 26 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:04 AM and Maghrib to 5:14 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 50 min. The difference 2 h 35 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:02 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:47 PM |
Mananjary is located 271 km south of Antananarivo, so Dhuhr in Mananjary is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mananjary.
Qibla in Mananjary and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Mananjary: 348.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,832 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mananjary is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Mananjary
For those fasting in Mananjary, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:28 PM and imsak at 4:04 AM on the first day, 14 h 14 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:08 PM for a fast of 13 h 36 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Where Mananjary is located
The coordinates of Mananjary are 21.2303° S and 48.3417° E. The closest places on our site are Sahavato (70 km), Ifanadiana (74 km), and Nosy Varika (75 km). Manakara, the nearest administrative centre, is 108 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Vatovavy Region.
- Name
- Mananjary
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Vatovavy Region, Madagascar
- Population
- 26,712
- Coordinates
- -21.23034, 48.34173
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 348.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,832 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mananjary
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mananjary is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:54 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:53 PM for the majority, 3:38 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 offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mananjary and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Mananjary
- Sahavato70 km · north
- Ifanadiana74 km · west
- Nosy Varika75 km · north
- Amboanjo100 km · south-west
- Manakara108 km · south
- Ikongo119 km · south-west
- Fianarantsoa132 km · west
- Marolambo133 km · north
Prayer times in Mananjary: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Mananjary differ from Antananarivo?
Yes. Mananjary is 271 km from Antananarivo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Mananjary is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Antananarivo.
What time is Fajr in Mananjary?
Fajr in Mananjary depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 December and about 5:04 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Mananjary during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Mananjary?
The Qibla in Mananjary is 348.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,832 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mananjary?
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.