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Prayer times in Chitipa
Looking for the adhan times in Chitipa? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Chitipa, Northern Region. Every figure is computed for 9.7024° S, 33.2697° E, so the times reflect Chitipa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Chitipa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chitipa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chitipa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chitipa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, compared with only 11 h 33 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:39 AM and 11:54 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chitipa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:02 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:19 PM |
Chitipa is located 478 km north of Lilongwe, so Dhuhr in Chitipa is called about 2 minutes later than in Lilongwe. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Chitipa.
Qibla direction in Chitipa
The Qibla in Chitipa is at 11.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,534 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 11.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Chitipa
Fasting in Chitipa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:15 PM and imsak at 4:24 AM on the first day, 13 h 41 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM for a fast of 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malawi.
About Chitipa
Chitipa lies at 9.7024° S, 33.2697° E, in Northern Region, in Malawi. The nearest administrative centre is Karonga, 77 km away. Close by you will find Karonga (77 km), Rumphi (160 km), and Mzuzu (213 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chitipa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Region, Malawi
- Population
- 20,011
- Coordinates
- -9.70237, 33.26969
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,534 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chitipa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chitipa is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:54 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 50 minutes around 21 June: 3:08 PM for the majority, 3:58 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Chitipa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Chitipa
- Karonga77 km · east
- Rumphi160 km · south-east
- Mzuzu213 km · south-east
- Nkhata Bay239 km · south-east
- Mzimba247 km · south
- Kasungu371 km · south
- Nkhotakota376 km · south
- Mponela429 km · south
Prayer times in Chitipa: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Chitipa?
The Qibla in Chitipa is 11.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,534 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Chitipa?
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.
When is Maghrib in Chitipa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 June and 6:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Chitipa?
Fajr in Chitipa depends on the season: about 4:06 AM on 21 December and about 4:47 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Chitipa differ from Lilongwe?
Yes. Chitipa is 478 km from Lilongwe, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Chitipa comes about 2 minutes later than in Lilongwe.