Region · Malawi
Prayer times in Central Region
Salah times in Central Region (Malawi): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Central Region has 8 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Central Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Central Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Central Region
It helps to know how prayer times in Central Region move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:54 AM on 21 December and 4:51 AM on 21 June, a difference of 57 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:26 PM and 6:11 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 57 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 18 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:08 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:14 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:26 PM |
Central Region lies right next to Lilongwe (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Central Region comes at almost exactly the same time as Lilongwe. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Central Region
The Qibla in Central Region is at 9.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,990 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 9.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Central Region
Fasting in Central Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 4:15 AM on the first day, 13 h 52 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:03 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 27 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malawi.
Where Central Region is located
Central Region is one of the regions of Malawi. Its main city, Lilongwe, lies at 13.9669° S, 33.7873° E. The region has 8 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Central Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malawi
- Coordinates
- -13.96692, 33.78725
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,990 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Central Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Central Region comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:49 PM instead of 3:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:52 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Cities and towns in Central Region
- Prayer times in Lilongwe1,115,815
- Kasungu66,152
- Salah times Salima41,492
- Dedza34,882
- Prayer times in Nkhotakota31,974
- Mchinji31,592
- Salah times Mponela27,681
- Ntcheu23,956
Nearby cities to Central Region
- Southern Region241 km · south-east
- Northern Region279 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Central Region
What is the Qibla direction in Central Region?
The Qibla in Central Region is 9.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,990 km away.
What time is Fajr in Central Region?
Fajr in Central Region depends on the season: about 3:54 AM on 21 December and about 4:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Central Region differ from Lilongwe?
Hardly: Central Region is only less than 1 km from Lilongwe, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Central Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 June and 6:11 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Central 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.