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Prayer times in Dedza
Residents of and visitors to Dedza can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Dedza is a city in Malawi, in Central Region, with about 34,882 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Dedza
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Dedza
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dedza
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dedza on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 59 min, compared with only 11 h 17 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 7:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dedza and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:06 AM | 11:44 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:25 PM |
Compared with Lilongwe, Dhuhr in Dedza is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Dedza is 75 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Dedza
In Dedza you pray towards the north, at an angle of 8.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,026 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Dedza and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Dedza during Ramadan
Fasting in Dedza, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 4:13 AM on the first day, 13 h 53 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 28 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malawi.
About Dedza
The coordinates of Dedza are 14.3779° S and 34.3332° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ntcheu (59 km), Salima (68 km), and Monkey Bay (71 km). Ntcheu, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Central Region.
- Name
- Dedza
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Malawi
- Population
- 34,882
- Coordinates
- -14.37790, 34.33322
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,026 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Dedza
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Dedza comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:46 PM instead of 2:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:50 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Dedza and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Dedza
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dedza
Which calculation method is used for Dedza?
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 Dedza during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Dedza differ from Lilongwe?
Yes. Dedza is 75 km from Lilongwe, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Dedza comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe.
What is the Qibla direction in Dedza?
The Qibla in Dedza is 8.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,026 km away.
What time is Fajr in Dedza?
Fajr in Dedza depends on the season: about 3:51 AM on 21 December and about 4:50 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.