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Prayer times in Dondo
This page shows today’s salah times in Dondo, Sofala, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in Mozambique.
Today’s prayer times in Dondo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dondo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dondo
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dondo on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 19 min, against only 10 h 57 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 7:37 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dondo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:14 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:36 AM | 4:59 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:01 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:37 PM |
Dondo is located 741 km north of Maputo, so Dhuhr in Dondo is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Maputo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dondo.
Finding the Qibla from Dondo
Qibla from Dondo: 7.2° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,596 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Dondo is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dondo
For those fasting in Dondo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 4:02 AM on the first day, 14 h 09 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:01 PM for a fast of 13 h 34 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mozambique.
Dondo on the map
Dondo lies at 19.6094° S, 34.7431° E, in Sofala, in Mozambique. The nearest administrative centre is Beira, 28 km away. Nearby places include Beira (28 km), Búzi (40 km), and Nhamatanda (67 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dondo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sofala, Mozambique
- Population
- 82,260
- Coordinates
- -19.60944, 34.74306
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,596 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dondo
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Dondo comes roughly 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:35 PM instead of 2:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:49 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly 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.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dondo
Which calculation method is used for Dondo?
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 Dondo during Ramadan?
About 14 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 34 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Dondo?
Fajr in Dondo depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 December and about 4:56 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Dondo?
The Qibla in Dondo is 7.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,596 km away.
Do prayer times in Dondo differ from Maputo?
Yes. Dondo is 741 km from Maputo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Dondo is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Maputo.