Regional capital · Manatuto District
Prayer times in Manatutu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Manatutu, Manatuto District, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Timor-Leste.
Today’s prayer times in Manatutu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Manatutu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Manatutu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Manatutu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:58 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, against only 11 h 38 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:37 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Manatutu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:05 PM |
Compared with Dili, Dhuhr in Manatutu is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Dili, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Manatutu is 49 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Manatutu
Qibla from Manatutu: 291.7° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,962 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Manatutu is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Manatutu
Ramadan in Manatutu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:15 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:03 PM, roughly 13 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, shorter by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Manatutu is located
Manatutu is located at 8.5114° S, 126.0131° E, in Manatuto District, in Timor-Leste. Nearby places include Venilale (43 km), Dili (49 km), and Baucau (49 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Manatutu
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Manatuto District, Timor-Leste
- Population
- 1,924
- Coordinates
- -8.51139, 126.01306
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,962 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Manatutu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Manatutu comes about 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:44 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Manatutu (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Manatutu
Prayer times in Manatutu: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Manatutu?
Fajr in Manatutu changes with the seasons: about 4:58 AM on 21 December and about 5:34 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Manatutu differ from Dili?
Yes. Manatutu is 49 km from Dili, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Manatutu comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Dili.
How long is the fast in Manatutu during Ramadan?
About 13 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Manatutu?
The Qibla in Manatutu is 291.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,962 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Manatutu?
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.