Region · Mozambique
Prayer times in Sofala
Salah times in Sofala (Mozambique): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Sofala has 7 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Sofala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sofala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sofala change through the year
Prayer times in Sofala change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:35 AM and Maghrib at 6:19 PM, giving a day of 13 h 20 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:56 AM and Maghrib to 5:10 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 56 min. The difference 2 h 24 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:14 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:35 AM | 4:59 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:00 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:37 PM |
Compared with Maputo, Dhuhr in Sofala is called about 9 minutes earlier than in Maputo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes later than in the capital. Sofala is 719 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Sofala
From Sofala you face towards the north, at an angle of 7.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,621 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sofala and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Sofala during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sofala: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:21 PM, about 14 h 10 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 34 min, shorter by 36 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Sofala
Sofala is one of the regions of Mozambique. Its main city, Beira, lies at 19.8436° S, 34.8389° E. The region has 7 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
- Sofala
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mozambique
- Coordinates
- -19.84361, 34.83889
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,621 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sofala
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sofala comes about 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:35 PM instead of 2:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:48 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Salah times across Sofala
- Prayer times in Beira687,764
- Dondo82,260
- Salah times Marromeu45,777
- Nhamatanda30,087
- Prayer times in Gorongosa21,792
- Caia21,179
- Salah times Búzi16,369
Prayer times near Sofala
- Manica163 km · north-west
- Zambezia Province307 km · north-east
- Tete431 km · north
- Inhambane Province451 km · south
- Gaza Province592 km · south
- Nampula Province705 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sofala
Do prayer times in Sofala differ from Maputo?
Yes. Sofala is 719 km from Maputo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sofala is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Maputo.
How long is the fast in Sofala during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 34 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sofala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:10 PM on 21 June and 6:19 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Sofala?
Fajr in Sofala changes with the seasons: about 3:35 AM on 21 December and about 4:56 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sofala?
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.