Region · Maldives
Prayer times in Vaavu Atholhu
Prayer times in Vaavu Atholhu (Maldives): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Vaavu Atholhu has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Vaavu Atholhu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Vaavu Atholhu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Vaavu Atholhu
Prayer times in Vaavu Atholhu vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:42 AM and Maghrib at 6:17 PM, giving a day of 12 h 19 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:51 AM and Maghrib to 6:01 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 55 min. That is a difference of 0 h 24 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:12 PM |
Vaavu Atholhu is located 78 km south of Malé, so Dhuhr in Vaavu Atholhu practically coincides with Malé. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Vaavu Atholhu.
Qibla in Vaavu Atholhu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Vaavu Atholhu is at 301.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,153 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 301.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vaavu Atholhu
For those fasting in Vaavu Atholhu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:20 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 13 h 11 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:19 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Maldives.
Vaavu Atholhu on the map
Vaavu Atholhu is one of the regions of Maldives. Its main city, Felidhoo, is at 3.4718° N, 73.5470° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Vaavu Atholhu
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Maldives
- Coordinates
- 3.47182, 73.54699
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 301.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,153 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vaavu Atholhu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Vaavu Atholhu comes about 59 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:33 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Vaavu Atholhu, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Salah times across Vaavu Atholhu
Nearby cities to Vaavu Atholhu
- Meemu Atholhu61 km · south
- Southern Ari Atoll72 km · north-west
- Kaafu Atoll78 km · north
- Faafu Atholhu86 km · south-west
- Dhaalu Atholhu115 km · south-west
- Thaa Atholhu151 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vaavu Atholhu
What is the Qibla direction in Vaavu Atholhu?
The Qibla in Vaavu Atholhu is 301.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,153 km away.
What time is Fajr in Vaavu Atholhu?
Fajr in Vaavu Atholhu changes with the seasons: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 4:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Vaavu Atholhu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 6:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Vaavu Atholhu differ from Malé?
Yes. Vaavu Atholhu is 78 km from Malé, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vaavu Atholhu practically coincides with Malé.
Which calculation method is used for Vaavu Atholhu?
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.