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Prayer times in Rumphi
Looking for the adhan times in Rumphi? On this page 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 Rumphi, Northern Region. Every figure is computed for 11.0186° S, 33.8575° E, which means the times match Rumphi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Rumphi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rumphi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Rumphi by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rumphi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 46 min, against only 11 h 29 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:37 AM and 11:52 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rumphi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:02 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:19 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:19 PM |
Compared with Lilongwe, Dhuhr in Rumphi comes at almost exactly the same time as Lilongwe, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes later than in the capital. Rumphi is 328 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Rumphi
In Rumphi you face towards the north, at an angle of 10.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,666 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rumphi 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rumphi
For those fasting in Rumphi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:14 PM and imsak at 4:20 AM on the first day, 13 h 44 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:02 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malawi.
Where Rumphi is located
The coordinates of Rumphi are 11.0186° S and 33.8575° E. The closest places on our site are Mzuzu (53 km), Nkhata Bay (81 km), and Mzimba (102 km). Mzuzu, the nearest administrative centre, is 53 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Northern Region.
- Name
- Rumphi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Region, Malawi
- Population
- 25,216
- Coordinates
- -11.01863, 33.85746
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 10.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,666 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rumphi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rumphi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:52 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 50 minutes around 21 June: 3:04 PM for the majority, 3:54 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 offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Rumphi and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rumphi
- Mzuzu53 km · south
- Nkhata Bay81 km · south-east
- Mzimba102 km · south
- Karonga121 km · north
- Chitipa160 km · north-west
- Nkhotakota218 km · south
- Kasungu228 km · south
- Mponela280 km · south
Prayer times in Rumphi: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Rumphi?
Fajr in Rumphi depends on the season: about 4:01 AM on 21 December and about 4:46 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Rumphi differ from Lilongwe?
Yes. Rumphi is 328 km from Lilongwe, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Rumphi comes at almost exactly the same time as Lilongwe.
Which calculation method is used for Rumphi?
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 Rumphi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 June and 6:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Rumphi during Ramadan?
About 13 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.