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Prayer times in Salima
This page shows today’s prayer times in Salima, Central Region, calculated 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 Malawi.
Today’s prayer times in Salima
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Salima prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Salima change through the year
Prayer times in Salima change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:52 AM and Maghrib at 6:08 PM, giving a day of 12 h 57 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:48 AM and Maghrib to 5:23 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 19 min. That is a difference of 1 h 38 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 | 4:35 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 11:44 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:52 AM | 5:12 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
Salima is located 75 km east of Lilongwe, so Dhuhr in Salima is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe. 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 is not accurate in Salima.
Finding the Qibla from Salima
In Salima you face towards the north, at an angle of 8.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,958 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Salima and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Salima
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Salima is around 4:13 AM and iftar at 6:15 PM, for a fast of 13 h 52 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:24 AM and iftar to 6:00 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 27 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Salima is located
The coordinates of Salima are 13.7804° S and 34.4587° E. The nearest cities on our site are Monkey Bay (60 km), Dedza (68 km), and Lilongwe (75 km). Dedza, the nearest administrative centre, is 68 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Central Region.
- Name
- Salima
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Malawi
- Population
- 41,492
- Coordinates
- -13.78040, 34.45870
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,958 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Salima
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Salima comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:47 PM instead of 2:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:50 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
Nearby cities to Salima
- Monkey Bay60 km · south-east
- Dedza68 km · south
- Lilongwe75 km · west
- Mponela83 km · west
- Nkhotakota96 km · north
- Mangochi116 km · south-east
- Ntcheu117 km · south
- Kasungu134 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Salima
How long is the fast in Salima during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 27 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Salima?
Fajr in Salima depends on the season: about 3:52 AM on 21 December and about 4:48 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Salima?
The Qibla in Salima is 8.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,958 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Salima?
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.
Do prayer times in Salima differ from Lilongwe?
Yes. Salima is 75 km from Lilongwe, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Salima comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe.