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Prayer times in Benfica
This page shows today’s prayer times in Benfica, Luanda Province, worked out 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 Angola.
Adhan times in Benfica today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Benfica
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Benfica
Prayer times in Benfica change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:29 AM and Maghrib at 6:25 PM, for a day of 12 h 39 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:57 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 36 min. The difference 1 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:29 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:46 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:37 PM |
Benfica is very close to Luanda (14 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Benfica practically coincides with Luanda. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Benfica and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Benfica: 40.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,458 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Benfica is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Benfica
For those fasting in Benfica, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:45 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:24 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Angola.
Benfica on the map
The coordinates of Benfica are 8.9443° S and 13.1643° E. The closest places on our site are Talatona (4 km), Nova Vida (8 km), and Samba (8 km). Talatona, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Luanda Province.
- Name
- Benfica
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Luanda Province, Angola
- Population
- 191,828
- Coordinates
- -8.94432, 13.16431
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 40.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,458 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Benfica
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Benfica comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:20 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:15 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Benfica and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Benfica
What time is Fajr in Benfica?
Fajr in Benfica changes with the seasons: about 4:29 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Benfica?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 June and 6:25 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Benfica?
The Qibla in Benfica is 40.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,458 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Benfica?
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 Benfica during Ramadan?
About 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.