Regional capital · Faafu Atholhu
Prayer times in Nilandhoo
Residents of and visitors to Nilandhoo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Nilandhoo is a regional capital in the Maldives, in Faafu Atholhu. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Nilandhoo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nilandhoo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nilandhoo change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Nilandhoo move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:46 AM on 21 June and 4:53 AM on 21 December, a difference of 7 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 6:19 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 18 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 57 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:07 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:15 PM |
Nilandhoo lies 142 km south-west of Malé, so Dhuhr in Nilandhoo is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Malé. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nilandhoo.
Qibla in Nilandhoo and distance to Makkah
From Nilandhoo you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 302.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,115 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nilandhoo 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.
Ramadan timetable for Nilandhoo
Ramadan in Nilandhoo: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:23 PM, roughly 13 h 12 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 2 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Nilandhoo is located
The coordinates of Nilandhoo are 3.0567° N and 72.8900° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kudahuvadhoo (43 km), Muli (78 km), and Mahibadhoo (78 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Faafu Atholhu.
- Name
- Nilandhoo
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Faafu Atholhu, Maldives
- Coordinates
- 3.05667, 72.89000
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 302.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,115 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nilandhoo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nilandhoo takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 59 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:36 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Nilandhoo, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Nilandhoo
- Kudahuvadhoo43 km · south
- Muli78 km · east
- Mahibadhoo78 km · north
- Felidhoo86 km · north-east
- Veymandoo99 km · south
- Malé142 km · north-east
- Fonadhoo152 km · south-east
- Eydhafushi228 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nilandhoo
What time is Fajr in Nilandhoo?
Fajr in Nilandhoo depends on the season: about 4:46 AM on 21 June and about 4:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Nilandhoo differ from Malé?
Yes. Nilandhoo is 142 km from Malé, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Nilandhoo is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Malé.
What is the Qibla direction in Nilandhoo?
The Qibla in Nilandhoo is 302.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,115 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nilandhoo?
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 Nilandhoo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 6:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.