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Prayer times in Nkhata Bay
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nkhata Bay, Northern Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Malawi.
Prayer times in Nkhata Bay today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nkhata Bay prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nkhata Bay
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nkhata Bay on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:58 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 49 min, compared with only 11 h 27 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nkhata Bay and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:16 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:19 PM |
Compared with Lilongwe, Dhuhr in Nkhata Bay is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. Nkhata Bay is 268 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nkhata Bay
The Qibla in Nkhata Bay is at 9.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,722 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 9.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Nkhata Bay
Fasting in Nkhata Bay, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 4:17 AM on the first day, 13 h 46 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:00 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 25 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malawi.
Where Nkhata Bay is located
Nkhata Bay is located at 11.6066° S, 34.2907° E, in Northern Region, in Malawi. The nearest administrative centre is Mzuzu, 33 km away. Close by you will find Mzuzu (33 km), Rumphi (81 km), and Mzimba (82 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nkhata Bay
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Region, Malawi
- Population
- 16,099
- Coordinates
- -11.60659, 34.29073
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,722 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nkhata Bay
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nkhata Bay is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:50 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 50 minutes around 21 June: 3:02 PM for the majority, 3:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nkhata Bay (UTC+2), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nkhata Bay
What time is Fajr in Nkhata Bay?
Fajr in Nkhata Bay depends on the season: about 3:58 AM on 21 December and about 4:45 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Nkhata Bay differ from Lilongwe?
Yes. Nkhata Bay is 268 km from Lilongwe, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Nkhata Bay comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe.
When is Maghrib in Nkhata Bay?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 June and 6:05 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Nkhata Bay?
The Qibla in Nkhata Bay is 9.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,722 km away.
How long is the fast in Nkhata Bay during Ramadan?
About 13 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 25 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.