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Prayer times in Ribáuè
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ribáuè, Nampula Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Mozambique.
Adhan times in Ribáuè today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ribáuè
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ribáuè
Prayer times in Ribáuè change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:34 AM and Maghrib at 5:55 PM, giving a day of 13 h 01 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:35 AM and Maghrib to 5:06 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 15 min. The difference 1 h 46 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:42 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:05 AM | 5:16 AM | 11:19 AM | 2:40 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:34 AM | 4:54 AM | 11:25 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:11 PM |
Ribáuè lies 1,363 km north-east of Maputo, so Dhuhr in Ribáuè comes roughly 23 minutes earlier than in Maputo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ribáuè.
Qibla in Ribáuè and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ribáuè is at 2.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,047 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 2.4°.
Fasting hours in Ribáuè during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ribáuè: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 3:56 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:01 PM, about 13 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 28 min, shorter by 27 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Ribáuè on the map
Ribáuè lies at 14.9447° S, 38.3236° E, in Nampula Province, in Mozambique. The nearest administrative centre is Nampula, 103 km away. Nearby places include Iapala (31 km), Murrupula (68 km), and Malema (98 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ribáuè
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nampula Province, Mozambique
- Population
- 30,241
- Coordinates
- -14.94473, 38.32362
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 2.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,047 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ribáuè
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ribáuè takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:34 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 48 minutes around 21 June: 2:42 PM for the majority, 3:30 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ribáuè (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Ribáuè
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ribáuè
What is the Qibla direction in Ribáuè?
The Qibla in Ribáuè is 2.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,047 km away.
When is Fajr in Ribáuè?
Fajr in Ribáuè depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 December and about 4:35 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ribáuè differ from Maputo?
Yes. Ribáuè is 1,363 km from Maputo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Ribáuè comes roughly 23 minutes earlier than in Maputo.
Which calculation method is used for Ribáuè?
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.
How long is the fast in Ribáuè during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.