Regional capital · Zambezia Province
Prayer times in Quelimane
Looking for the adhan times in Quelimane? On this page 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 Quelimane, Zambezia Province. Every figure is computed for 17.8786° S, 36.8883° E, which means the times match Quelimane itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Quelimane today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Quelimane prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Quelimane by season
Prayer times in Quelimane vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:32 AM and Maghrib at 6:06 PM, giving a day of 13 h 12 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:45 AM and Maghrib to 5:06 PM, and the day is just 11 h 04 min. The difference 2 h 09 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:02 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:25 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:32 AM | 4:54 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:54 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:24 PM |
Quelimane is located 1,003 km north-east of Maputo, so Dhuhr in Quelimane is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Maputo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Quelimane.
Qibla direction in Quelimane
The Qibla in Quelimane is at 4.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,382 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 4.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Quelimane
Fasting in Quelimane, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:10 PM and imsak at 3:56 AM on the first day, 14 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:52 PM for a fast of 13 h 32 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mozambique.
About Quelimane
The coordinates of Quelimane are 17.8786° S and 36.8883° E. The closest places on our site are Namacurra (46 km), Chinde (90 km), and Maganja da Costa (91 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Zambezia Province.
- Name
- Quelimane
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Zambezia Province, Mozambique
- Population
- 349,842
- Coordinates
- -17.87861, 36.88833
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 4.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,382 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Quelimane
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Quelimane comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (3:30 PM instead of 2:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:40 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Quelimane and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Quelimane
- Namacurra46 km · north
- Chinde90 km · south-west
- Maganja da Costa91 km · north-east
- Marromeu110 km · south-west
- Mocuba116 km · north
- Pebane149 km · north-east
- Morrumbala151 km · north-west
- Caia164 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Quelimane
When is Fajr in Quelimane?
Fajr in Quelimane depends on the season: about 3:32 AM on 21 December and about 4:45 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Quelimane?
The Qibla in Quelimane is 4.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,382 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Quelimane?
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 Quelimane differ from Maputo?
Yes. Quelimane is 1,003 km from Maputo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Quelimane is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Maputo.
When is Maghrib in Quelimane?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 June and 6:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.