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Prayer times in Lichinga
Looking for the adhan times in Lichinga? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Lichinga, Niassa Province. Every figure is computed for 13.3128° S, 35.2406° E, so the times reflect Lichinga itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Lichinga
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Lichinga prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Lichinga by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lichinga on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 55 min, compared with only 11 h 21 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:32 AM and 11:47 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lichinga and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:41 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:10 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:03 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:19 PM |
Compared with Maputo, Dhuhr in Lichinga is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Maputo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes later than in the capital. Lichinga is 1,434 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Lichinga
Qibla direction for Lichinga: 7.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,895 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Lichinga is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Lichinga
Ramadan in Lichinga: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:11 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:11 PM, about 13 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 26 min, shorter by 24 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Lichinga
The coordinates of Lichinga are 13.3128° S and 35.2406° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mandimba (124 km), Ulongué (183 km), and Cuamba (217 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Niassa Province.
- Name
- Lichinga
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Niassa Province, Mozambique
- Population
- 281,341
- Coordinates
- -13.31278, 35.24056
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,895 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lichinga
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lichinga takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:47 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 49 minutes around 21 June: 2:56 PM for the majority, 3:45 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Lichinga and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Lichinga: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Lichinga?
The Qibla in Lichinga is 7.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,895 km away.
Do prayer times in Lichinga differ from Maputo?
Yes. Lichinga is 1,434 km from Maputo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Lichinga is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Maputo.
How long is the fast in Lichinga during Ramadan?
About 13 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Lichinga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 June and 6:04 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Lichinga?
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.