IT IS FAJR TIME NOW IN MATALA

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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Matala, Angola

04:58

-1m tomorrow

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fajr 04:58 dhuhr 12:03 asr 15:23 maghrib 17:53 isha 19:23 Monthly Full Table

Fajr Timing in Matala

For today, Aug 20, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Matala starts at 04:58. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 04:58, marking a difference of 1 minute earlier due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Matala.

Positioned at 14.73° latitude, Matala experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of August, the solar path in Matala results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Matala spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:25, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:16.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Matala:

Islamic Midnight

23:25

Last Third

01:16

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Matala typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2

Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Matala Mosques

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Find a place for Fajr congregation in Matala.

7-Day Fajr Schedule

Aug 20, 2026

7 Rabi’ al-Awwal

04:58

Aug 21, 2026

8 Rabi’ al-Awwal

04:58

Aug 22, 2026

9 Rabi’ al-Awwal

04:57

Aug 23, 2026

10 Rabi’ al-Awwal

04:57

Aug 24, 2026

11 Rabi’ al-Awwal

04:56

Aug 25, 2026

12 Rabi’ al-Awwal

04:56

Aug 26, 2026

13 Rabi’ al-Awwal

04:55

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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 34°

Fajr Prayer in Matala — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Fajr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Matala.

What time is Fajr today in Matala?

Fajr in Matala, Angola begins today (Thursday, August 20, 2026) at 04:58 local time (Africa/Luanda). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.

When does the Fajr window end in Matala?

The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 04:58.

Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?

No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha — which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain — Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.

What is the Hijri date today in Matala for Fajr?

Today corresponds to 7 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 04:58 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Matala.

How does today's Fajr time in Matala compare to the same date last year?

On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Matala was at 04:58 local time — identical to today's 04:58. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.

How many rakat is Fajr prayer?

Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

What direction is the Qibla from Matala for Fajr?

From Matala, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 34° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Fajr changes daily.

What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?

The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)

Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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