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Prayer times in Machipanda
Residents of and visitors to Machipanda can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Machipanda is a city in Mozambique, in Manica, with about 15,962 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Machipanda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Machipanda
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Machipanda change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Machipanda on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:45 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 17 min, compared with only 10 h 59 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 7:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:42 AM and 11:57 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Machipanda and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:45 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:43 PM |
Machipanda is located 776 km north of Maputo, so Dhuhr in Machipanda is called about 1 minute earlier than in Maputo. 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 Machipanda.
Finding the Qibla from Machipanda
The Qibla in Machipanda is at 10.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,559 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 10.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Machipanda
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Machipanda is at about 4:11 AM and iftar at 6:28 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 07 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:26 AM and iftar to 6:09 PM, for a fast of 13 h 33 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Machipanda
The coordinates of Machipanda are 18.9860° S and 32.7355° E. The closest places on our site are Manica (16 km), Messica (36 km), and Chimoio (80 km). Chimoio, the nearest administrative centre, is 80 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Manica.
- Name
- Machipanda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Manica, Mozambique
- Population
- 15,962
- Coordinates
- -18.98604, 32.73553
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 10.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,559 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Machipanda
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Machipanda comes about 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:45 PM instead of 2:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:57 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Machipanda, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Machipanda
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Machipanda
What is the Qibla direction in Machipanda?
The Qibla in Machipanda is 10.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,559 km away.
How long is the fast in Machipanda during Ramadan?
About 14 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 33 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Machipanda?
Fajr in Machipanda changes with the seasons: about 3:45 AM on 21 December and about 5:03 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Machipanda?
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 Machipanda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 6:25 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.