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Prayer times in Nampula
Looking for the prayer times in Nampula? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Nampula, Nampula Province. Every figure is computed for 15.1165° S, 39.2666° E, so the times reflect Nampula itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Nampula
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nampula
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nampula change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nampula on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:30 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 02 min, compared with only 11 h 14 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:14 PM and 7:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:15 AM and 11:31 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nampula and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:41 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:25 AM | 2:38 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:01 AM | 5:12 AM | 11:15 AM | 2:36 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:30 AM | 4:50 AM | 11:21 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Maputo, Dhuhr in Nampula is called about 27 minutes earlier than in Maputo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Nampula is 1,392 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nampula
From Nampula you face towards the north, at an angle of 0.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,063 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nampula 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.
Fasting hours in Nampula during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nampula is at about 3:52 AM and iftar at 5:57 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:03 AM and iftar to 5:42 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 28 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Nampula
The coordinates of Nampula are 15.1165° S and 39.2666° E. The nearest cities on our site are Nametil (68 km), Murrupula (74 km), and Namialo (80 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Nampula Province.
- Name
- Nampula
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Nampula Province, Mozambique
- Population
- 770,379
- Coordinates
- -15.11646, 39.26660
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 0.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,063 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nampula
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nampula comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:25 PM instead of 2:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:31 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nampula and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nampula
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nampula
How long is the fast in Nampula during Ramadan?
About 13 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nampula?
The Qibla in Nampula is 0.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,063 km away.
When is Fajr in Nampula?
Fajr in Nampula depends on the season: about 3:30 AM on 21 December and about 4:31 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Nampula?
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.
Do prayer times in Nampula differ from Maputo?
Yes. Nampula is 1,392 km from Maputo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Nampula comes about 27 minutes earlier than in Maputo.