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Prayer times in Manicaland
Prayer times in Manicaland (Zimbabwe): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Manicaland has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Manicaland today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Manicaland prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Manicaland by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Manicaland on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:46 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 17 min, compared with only 10 h 59 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 7:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:42 AM and 11:57 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Manicaland and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:10 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:44 PM |
Manicaland lies 213 km south-east of Harare, so Dhuhr in Manicaland comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Harare. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Manicaland.
Finding the Qibla from Manicaland
From Manicaland you face towards the north, at an angle of 10.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,559 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Manicaland 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Manicaland
For those fasting in Manicaland, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:28 PM and imsak at 4:11 AM on the first day, 14 h 07 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:09 PM for a fast of 13 h 33 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zimbabwe.
Manicaland on the map
Manicaland is one of the regions of Zimbabwe. Its main city, Mutare, is at 18.9707° S, 32.6709° E. The region has 3 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Manicaland
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Zimbabwe
- Coordinates
- -18.97070, 32.67086
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 10.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,559 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Manicaland
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Manicaland comes about 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:45 PM instead of 2:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:57 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Manicaland, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times in the cities of Manicaland
- Prayer times in Mutare224,802
- Rusape37,906
- Salah times Chipinge34,959
Nearby cities to Manicaland
- Mashonaland East Province147 km · north-west
- Harare213 km · north-west
- Masvingo Province228 km · south-west
- Mashonaland Central233 km · north-west
- Midlands Province304 km · west
- Mashonaland West316 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Manicaland
What is the Qibla direction in Manicaland?
The Qibla in Manicaland is 10.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,559 km away.
How long is the fast in Manicaland during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 33 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Manicaland?
Fajr in Manicaland depends on the season: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 5:03 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Manicaland differ from Harare?
Yes. Manicaland is 213 km from Harare, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Manicaland is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Harare.
Which calculation method is used for Manicaland?
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.