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Prayer times in Monkey Bay
Looking for the prayer times in Monkey Bay? 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 Monkey Bay, Southern Region. Every figure is computed for 14.0824° S, 34.9165° E, which means the times match Monkey Bay itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Monkey Bay
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Monkey Bay
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Monkey Bay
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Monkey Bay on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, against only 11 h 18 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 7:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:33 AM and 11:48 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Monkey Bay and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:03 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:04 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:22 PM |
Monkey Bay is located 123 km east of Lilongwe, so Dhuhr in Monkey Bay is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Monkey Bay.
Qibla direction in Monkey Bay
The Qibla in Monkey Bay is at 7.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,984 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 7.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Monkey Bay
Ramadan in Monkey Bay: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:11 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, roughly 13 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 27 min, shorter by 25 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Monkey Bay
Monkey Bay lies at 14.0824° S, 34.9165° E, in Southern Region, in Malawi. The nearest administrative centre is Mangochi, 58 km away. Nearby places include Mangochi (58 km), Salima (60 km), and Dedza (71 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Monkey Bay
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Southern Region, Malawi
- Population
- 16,867
- Coordinates
- -14.08239, 34.91652
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,984 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Monkey Bay
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Monkey Bay is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:48 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 48 minutes around 21 June: 2:56 PM for the majority, 3:45 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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.
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Prayer times in Monkey Bay: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Monkey Bay?
Fajr in Monkey Bay changes with the seasons: about 3:50 AM on 21 December and about 4:47 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Monkey Bay during Ramadan?
About 13 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 27 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Monkey Bay?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Monkey Bay?
The Qibla in Monkey Bay is 7.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,984 km away.
When is Maghrib in Monkey Bay?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 June and 6:07 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.